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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,640.66, 1,112,092.94 and 236,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,640.66, 1,112,092.94 and 236,135.78 is: 354,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,640.66 : 1,112,092.94 = 236,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,640.66/1,112,092.94 = 236,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,640.66x = 1,112,092.94 × 236,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,640.66x = 262,604,936,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,604,936,147.38/741,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,086.49

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