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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,923.66, 1,111,256.70 and 208,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,923.66, 1,111,256.70 and 208,318.29 is: 312,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,923.66 : 1,111,256.70 = 208,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,923.66/1,111,256.70 = 208,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,923.66x = 1,111,256.70 × 208,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,923.66x = 231,495,095,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,495,095,495.04/740,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,441.22

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