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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,655.64, 1,112,427.54 and 236,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,655.64, 1,112,427.54 and 236,196.20 is: 354,276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,655.64 : 1,112,427.54 = 236,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,655.64/1,112,427.54 = 236,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,655.64x = 1,112,427.54 × 236,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,655.64x = 262,751,157,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,751,157,723.35/741,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,276.49

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