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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,823.44, 1,112,722.89 and 236,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,823.44, 1,112,722.89 and 236,377.56 is: 354,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,823.44 : 1,112,722.89 = 236,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,823.44/1,112,722.89 = 236,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,823.44x = 1,112,722.89 × 236,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,823.44x = 263,022,721,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,022,721,694.35/741,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,562.43

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