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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,883.73, 1,112,804.73 and 236,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,883.73, 1,112,804.73 and 236,475.03 is: 354,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,883.73 : 1,112,804.73 = 236,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,883.73/1,112,804.73 = 236,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,883.73x = 1,112,804.73 × 236,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,883.73x = 263,150,531,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,150,531,910.89/741,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,705.90

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