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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,748.89, 1,112,710.14 and 236,132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,748.89, 1,112,710.14 and 236,132.67 is: 354,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,748.89 : 1,112,710.14 = 236,132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,748.89/1,112,710.14 = 236,132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,748.89x = 1,112,710.14 × 236,132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,748.89x = 262,747,216,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,747,216,294.27/741,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,226.64

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