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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,700.56, 1,112,182.82 and 236,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,700.56, 1,112,182.82 and 236,195.66 is: 354,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,700.56 : 1,112,182.82 = 236,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,700.56/1,112,182.82 = 236,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,700.56x = 1,112,182.82 × 236,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,700.56x = 262,692,757,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,692,757,695.77/741,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,176.30

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