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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,563.95, 1,104,892.63 and 231,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,563.95, 1,104,892.63 and 231,144.86 is: 346,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,563.95 : 1,104,892.63 = 231,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,563.95/1,104,892.63 = 231,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,563.95x = 1,104,892.63 × 231,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,563.95x = 255,390,252,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390,252,276.38/736,563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,731.95

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