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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,563.80, 1,104,892.40 and 231,144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,563.80, 1,104,892.40 and 231,144.71 is: 346,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,563.80 : 1,104,892.40 = 231,144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,563.80/1,104,892.40 = 231,144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,563.80x = 1,104,892.40 × 231,144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,563.80x = 255,390,027,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390,027,132.42/736,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,731.71

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