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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,751.11, 1,106,665.88 and 232,351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,751.11, 1,106,665.88 and 232,351.61 is: 348,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,751.11 : 1,106,665.88 = 232,351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,751.11/1,106,665.88 = 232,351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,751.11x = 1,106,665.88 × 232,351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,751.11x = 257,135,592,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,135,592,254.98/737,751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,539.76

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