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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,283.46, 1,112,880.06 and 236,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,283.46, 1,112,880.06 and 236,553.48 is: 354,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,283.46 : 1,112,880.06 = 236,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,283.46/1,112,880.06 = 236,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,283.46x = 1,112,880.06 × 236,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,283.46x = 263,255,651,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,255,651,015.61/742,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,656.50

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