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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,231.40, 1,106,244.36 and 311,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,231.40, 1,106,244.36 and 311,062.59 is: 466,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,231.40 : 1,106,244.36 = 311,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,231.40/1,106,244.36 = 311,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,231.40x = 1,106,244.36 × 311,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,231.40x = 344,111,238,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,111,238,225.01/737,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,761.51

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