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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,579.58, 1,104,916.16 and 231,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,579.58, 1,104,916.16 and 231,160.53 is: 346,755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,579.58 : 1,104,916.16 = 231,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,579.58/1,104,916.16 = 231,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,579.58x = 1,104,916.16 × 231,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,579.58x = 255,413,003,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,413,003,995.36/736,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,755.48

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