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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,637.13, 1,112,399.80 and 236,177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,637.13, 1,112,399.80 and 236,177.69 is: 354,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,637.13 : 1,112,399.80 = 236,177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,637.13/1,112,399.80 = 236,177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,637.13x = 1,112,399.80 × 236,177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,637.13x = 262,724,008,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,724,008,968.02/741,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,248.73

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