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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,705.44, 1,111,049.96 and 235,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,705.44, 1,111,049.96 and 235,252.89 is: 352,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,705.44 : 1,111,049.96 = 235,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,705.44/1,111,049.96 = 235,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,705.44x = 1,111,049.96 × 235,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,705.44x = 261,377,714,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,377,714,024.38/740,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,876.73

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