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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,172.80, 1,111,747.50 and 235,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,172.80, 1,111,747.50 and 235,726.50 is: 353,586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,172.80 : 1,111,747.50 = 235,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,172.80/1,111,747.50 = 235,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,172.80x = 1,111,747.50 × 235,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,172.80x = 262,068,347,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,068,347,058.75/741,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,586.03

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