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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,589.10, 1,110,921.96 and 235,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,589.10, 1,110,921.96 and 235,189.54 is: 352,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,589.10 : 1,110,921.96 = 235,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,589.10/1,110,921.96 = 235,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,589.10x = 1,110,921.96 × 235,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,589.10x = 261,277,224,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,277,224,748.30/740,589.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,796.48

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