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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,470.47, 1,110,748.78 and 208,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,470.47, 1,110,748.78 and 208,033.02 is: 312,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,470.47 : 1,110,748.78 = 208,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,470.47/1,110,748.78 = 208,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,470.47x = 1,110,748.78 × 208,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,470.47x = 231,072,423,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,072,423,164.72/740,470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,061.63

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