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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,303.94, 1,105,954.74 and 231,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,303.94, 1,105,954.74 and 231,909.30 is: 347,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,303.94 : 1,105,954.74 = 231,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,303.94/1,105,954.74 = 231,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,303.94x = 1,105,954.74 × 231,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,303.94x = 256,481,189,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,481,189,585.08/737,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,863.58

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