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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,047.95, 1,111,572.32 and 208,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,047.95, 1,111,572.32 and 208,568.98 is: 312,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,047.95 : 1,111,572.32 = 208,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,047.95/1,111,572.32 = 208,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,047.95x = 1,111,572.32 × 208,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,047.95x = 231,839,504,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,839,504,978.63/741,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,853.58

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