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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,169.32, 1,111,742.24 and 235,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,169.32, 1,111,742.24 and 235,723 is: 353,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,169.32 : 1,111,742.24 = 235,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,169.32/1,111,742.24 = 235,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,169.32x = 1,111,742.24 × 235,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,169.32x = 262,063,216,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,063,216,039.52/741,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,580.77

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