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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,255.50, 1,111,964.98 and 235,698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,255.50, 1,111,964.98 and 235,698.22 is: 353,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,255.50 : 1,111,964.98 = 235,698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,255.50/1,111,964.98 = 235,698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,255.50x = 1,111,964.98 × 235,698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,255.50x = 262,088,166,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,088,166,488.34/741,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,573.32

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