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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,223.52, 1,111,862 and 208,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,223.52, 1,111,862 and 208,791.08 is: 313,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,223.52 : 1,111,862 = 208,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,223.52/1,111,862 = 208,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,223.52x = 1,111,862 × 208,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,223.52x = 232,146,867,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,146,867,790.96/741,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,194.15

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