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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,046.95, 1,111,570.82 and 208,567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,046.95, 1,111,570.82 and 208,567.98 is: 312,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,046.95 : 1,111,570.82 = 208,567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,046.95/1,111,570.82 = 208,567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,046.95x = 1,111,570.82 × 208,567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,046.95x = 231,838,079,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,838,079,511.50/741,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,852.08

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