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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,311.02, 1,112,921.25 and 236,580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,311.02, 1,112,921.25 and 236,580.98 is: 354,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,311.02 : 1,112,921.25 = 236,580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,311.02/1,112,921.25 = 236,580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,311.02x = 1,112,921.25 × 236,580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,311.02x = 263,295,999,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,295,999,987.83/742,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,697.68

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