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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,564.08, 1,104,892.82 and 231,144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,564.08, 1,104,892.82 and 231,144.99 is: 346,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,564.08 : 1,104,892.82 = 231,144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,564.08/1,104,892.82 = 231,144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,564.08x = 1,104,892.82 × 231,144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,564.08x = 255,390,435,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390,435,397.69/736,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,732.13

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