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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,048.76, 1,105,579.29 and 231,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,048.76, 1,105,579.29 and 231,598.55 is: 347,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,048.76 : 1,105,579.29 = 231,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,048.76/1,105,579.29 = 231,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,048.76x = 1,105,579.29 × 231,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,048.76x = 256,050,559,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,050,559,960.55/737,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,399.76

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