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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,638.76, 1,112,402.24 and 236,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,638.76, 1,112,402.24 and 236,179.32 is: 354,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,638.76 : 1,112,402.24 = 236,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,638.76/1,112,402.24 = 236,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,638.76x = 1,112,402.24 × 236,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,638.76x = 262,726,404,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,726,404,609.68/741,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,251.18

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