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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,498.09, 1,104,748.48 and 231,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,498.09, 1,104,748.48 and 231,097.88 is: 346,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,498.09 : 1,104,748.48 = 231,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,498.09/1,104,748.48 = 231,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,498.09x = 1,104,748.48 × 231,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,498.09x = 255,305,030,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,305,030,569.16/736,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,647.24

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