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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,614.51, 1,112,323.40 and 209,178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,614.51, 1,112,323.40 and 209,178.43 is: 313,739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,614.51 : 1,112,323.40 = 209,178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,614.51/1,112,323.40 = 209,178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,614.51x = 1,112,323.40 × 209,178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,614.51x = 232,674,058,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,674,058,637.56/741,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,739.89

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