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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,874.80, 1,112,899.32 and 236,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,874.80, 1,112,899.32 and 236,258.76 is: 354,415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,874.80 : 1,112,899.32 = 236,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,874.80/1,112,899.32 = 236,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,874.80x = 1,112,899.32 × 236,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,874.80x = 262,932,213,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,932,213,348.04/741,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,415.88

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