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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,168.30, 1,111,740.75 and 235,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,168.30, 1,111,740.75 and 235,722 is: 353,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,168.30 : 1,111,740.75 = 235,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,168.30/1,111,740.75 = 235,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,168.30x = 1,111,740.75 × 235,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,168.30x = 262,061,753,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,061,753,071.50/741,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,579.28

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