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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,878.48, 1,112,796.86 and 236,469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,878.48, 1,112,796.86 and 236,469.77 is: 354,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,878.48 : 1,112,796.86 = 236,469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,878.48/1,112,796.86 = 236,469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,878.48x = 1,112,796.86 × 236,469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,878.48x = 263,142,810,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,142,810,794.59/741,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,698.00

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