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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,688.45, 1,112,164.62 and 236,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,688.45, 1,112,164.62 and 236,183.56 is: 354,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,688.45 : 1,112,164.62 = 236,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,688.45/1,112,164.62 = 236,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,688.45x = 1,112,164.62 × 236,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,688.45x = 262,674,999,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,674,999,257.65/741,688.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,158.14

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