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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,650, 1,112,419.11 and 236,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,650, 1,112,419.11 and 236,190.56 is: 354,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,650 : 1,112,419.11 = 236,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,650/1,112,419.11 = 236,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,650x = 1,112,419.11 × 236,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,650x = 262,742,892,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,742,892,545.60/741,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,268.04

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