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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,560.82, 1,112,294.08 and 236,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,560.82, 1,112,294.08 and 236,484.11 is: 354,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,560.82 : 1,112,294.08 = 236,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,560.82/1,112,294.08 = 236,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,560.82x = 1,112,294.08 × 236,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,560.82x = 263,039,871,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,039,871,056.53/741,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,711.12

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