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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,508.82, 1,104,763.32 and 231,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,508.82, 1,104,763.32 and 231,147.78 is: 346,721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,508.82 : 1,104,763.32 = 231,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,508.82/1,104,763.32 = 231,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,508.82x = 1,104,763.32 × 231,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,508.82x = 255,363,588,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,363,588,843.43/736,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,721.70

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