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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,521.66, 1,110,669.06 and 235,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,521.66, 1,110,669.06 and 235,017.12 is: 352,489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,521.66 : 1,110,669.06 = 235,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,521.66/1,110,669.06 = 235,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,521.66x = 1,110,669.06 × 235,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,521.66x = 261,026,243,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,026,243,754.31/740,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,489.68

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