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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,862.28, 1,111,358.86 and 208,387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,862.28, 1,111,358.86 and 208,387.72 is: 312,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,862.28 : 1,111,358.86 = 208,387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,862.28/1,111,358.86 = 208,387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,862.28x = 1,111,358.86 × 208,387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,862.28x = 231,593,538,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,593,538,937.20/740,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,599.99

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