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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,222.49, 1,105,832.79 and 231,827.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,222.49, 1,105,832.79 and 231,827.85 is: 347,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,222.49 : 1,105,832.79 = 231,827.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,222.49/1,105,832.79 = 231,827.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,222.49x = 1,105,832.79 × 231,827.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,222.49x = 256,362,838,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,362,838,165.20/737,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,741.48

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