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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,983.62, 1,105,489.08 and 231,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,983.62, 1,105,489.08 and 231,535.11 is: 347,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,983.62 : 1,105,489.08 = 231,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,983.62/1,105,489.08 = 231,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,983.62x = 1,105,489.08 × 231,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,983.62x = 255,959,535,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,959,535,741.60/736,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,306.96

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