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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,596.72, 1,110,933.90 and 235,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,596.72, 1,110,933.90 and 235,198 is: 352,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,596.72 : 1,110,933.90 = 235,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,596.72/1,110,933.90 = 235,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,596.72x = 1,110,933.90 × 235,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,596.72x = 261,289,431,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,289,431,412.20/740,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,809.33

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