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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,256.21, 1,111,974.29 and 208,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,256.21, 1,111,974.29 and 208,777.24 is: 313,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,256.21 : 1,111,974.29 = 208,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,256.21/1,111,974.29 = 208,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,256.21x = 1,111,974.29 × 208,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,256.21x = 232,154,923,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,154,923,217.16/741,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,191.20

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