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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,649.50, 1,112,418.36 and 236,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,649.50, 1,112,418.36 and 236,190.06 is: 354,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,649.50 : 1,112,418.36 = 236,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,649.50/1,112,418.36 = 236,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,649.50x = 1,112,418.36 × 236,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,649.50x = 262,742,159,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,742,159,193.50/741,649.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,267.29

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