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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,170.82, 1,111,744.50 and 235,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,170.82, 1,111,744.50 and 235,724.52 is: 353,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,170.82 : 1,111,744.50 = 235,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,170.82/1,111,744.50 = 235,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,170.82x = 1,111,744.50 × 235,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,170.82x = 262,065,438,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,065,438,625.14/741,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,583.05

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