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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,823.70, 1,112,723.28 and 236,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,823.70, 1,112,723.28 and 236,377.80 is: 354,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,823.70 : 1,112,723.28 = 236,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,823.70/1,112,723.28 = 236,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,823.70x = 1,112,723.28 × 236,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,823.70x = 263,023,080,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,023,080,935.18/741,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,562.79

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