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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,985.48, 1,111,572.42 and 235,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,985.48, 1,111,572.42 and 235,366.08 is: 353,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,985.48 : 1,111,572.42 = 235,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,985.48/1,111,572.42 = 235,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,985.48x = 1,111,572.42 × 235,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,985.48x = 261,626,443,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,626,443,131.51/740,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,079.04

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