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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,256, 1,110,301.44 and 207,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,256, 1,110,301.44 and 207,797.76 is: 311,673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,256 : 1,110,301.44 = 207,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,256/1,110,301.44 = 207,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,256x = 1,110,301.44 × 207,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,256x = 230,718,152,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,718,152,156.77/740,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,673.46

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