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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,351.96, 1,113,514.26 and 236,908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,351.96, 1,113,514.26 and 236,908.94 is: 355,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,351.96 : 1,113,514.26 = 236,908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,351.96/1,113,514.26 = 236,908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,351.96x = 1,113,514.26 × 236,908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,351.96x = 263,801,483,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,801,483,011.48/742,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,359.04

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