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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,972.28, 1,111,342.05 and 235,466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,972.28, 1,111,342.05 and 235,466.67 is: 353,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,972.28 : 1,111,342.05 = 235,466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,972.28/1,111,342.05 = 235,466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,972.28x = 1,111,342.05 × 235,466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,972.28x = 261,684,011,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,684,011,744.47/740,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,163.02

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