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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,583.68, 1,110,914.40 and 235,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,583.68, 1,110,914.40 and 235,184.96 is: 352,789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,583.68 : 1,110,914.40 = 235,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,583.68/1,110,914.40 = 235,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,583.68x = 1,110,914.40 × 235,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,583.68x = 261,270,358,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,270,358,727.42/740,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,789.79

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