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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,956.60, 1,114,594.92 and 230,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,956.60, 1,114,594.92 and 230,611.08 is: 345,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,956.60 : 1,114,594.92 = 230,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,956.60/1,114,594.92 = 230,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,956.60x = 1,114,594.92 × 230,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,956.60x = 257,037,938,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037,938,263.71/742,956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,966.29

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