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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,125.87, 1,105,635.43 and 231,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,125.87, 1,105,635.43 and 231,831.37 is: 347,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,125.87 : 1,105,635.43 = 231,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,125.87/1,105,635.43 = 231,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,125.87x = 1,105,635.43 × 231,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,125.87x = 256,320,976,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,320,976,457.44/737,125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,730.27

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