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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,993.38, 1,105,503.71 and 231,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,993.38, 1,105,503.71 and 231,544.88 is: 347,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,993.38 : 1,105,503.71 = 231,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,993.38/1,105,503.71 = 231,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,993.38x = 1,105,503.71 × 231,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,993.38x = 255,973,717,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,973,717,186.26/736,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,321.60

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