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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,998.40, 1,112,629.02 and 236,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,998.40, 1,112,629.02 and 236,493.60 is: 354,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,998.40 : 1,112,629.02 = 236,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,998.40/1,112,629.02 = 236,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,998.40x = 1,112,629.02 × 236,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,998.40x = 263,129,642,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,129,642,404.27/741,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,622.92

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