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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,131.02, 1,110,236.91 and 234,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,131.02, 1,110,236.91 and 234,655.44 is: 351,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,131.02 : 1,110,236.91 = 234,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,131.02/1,110,236.91 = 234,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,131.02x = 1,110,236.91 × 234,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,131.02x = 260,523,130,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,523,130,620.29/740,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,995.96

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