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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,347.52, 1,112,976 and 236,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,347.52, 1,112,976 and 236,617.60 is: 354,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,347.52 : 1,112,976 = 236,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,347.52/1,112,976 = 236,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,347.52x = 1,112,976 × 236,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,347.52x = 263,349,709,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,349,709,977.60/742,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,752.60

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