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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,595.72, 1,110,932.40 and 235,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,595.72, 1,110,932.40 and 235,197 is: 352,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,595.72 : 1,110,932.40 = 235,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,595.72/1,110,932.40 = 235,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,595.72x = 1,110,932.40 × 235,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,595.72x = 261,287,967,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,287,967,682.80/740,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,807.83

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