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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,999.65, 1,112,630.93 and 236,494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,999.65, 1,112,630.93 and 236,494.85 is: 354,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,999.65 : 1,112,630.93 = 236,494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,999.65/1,112,630.93 = 236,494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,999.65x = 1,112,630.93 × 236,494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,999.65x = 263,131,483,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,131,483,713.24/741,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,624.81

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