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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,920.22, 1,112,962.11 and 236,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,920.22, 1,112,962.11 and 236,363.58 is: 354,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,920.22 : 1,112,962.11 = 236,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,920.22/1,112,962.11 = 236,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,920.22x = 1,112,962.11 × 236,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,920.22x = 263,063,708,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,063,708,723.95/741,920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,571.42

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