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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,572.76, 1,104,905.87 and 231,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,572.76, 1,104,905.87 and 231,153.68 is: 346,745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,572.76 : 1,104,905.87 = 231,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,572.76/1,104,905.87 = 231,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,572.76x = 1,104,905.87 × 231,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,572.76x = 255,403,060,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,403,060,377.42/736,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,745.19

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