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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,597.72, 1,110,935.40 and 235,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,597.72, 1,110,935.40 and 235,199 is: 352,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,597.72 : 1,110,935.40 = 235,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,597.72/1,110,935.40 = 235,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,597.72x = 1,110,935.40 × 235,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,597.72x = 261,290,895,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,290,895,144.60/740,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,810.83

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