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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,876.98, 1,112,794.61 and 236,468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,876.98, 1,112,794.61 and 236,468.26 is: 354,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,876.98 : 1,112,794.61 = 236,468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,876.98/1,112,794.61 = 236,468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,876.98x = 1,112,794.61 × 236,468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,876.98x = 263,140,605,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,140,605,372.73/741,876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,695.74

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