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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,614.88, 1,112,323.96 and 209,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,614.88, 1,112,323.96 and 209,178.80 is: 313,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,614.88 : 1,112,323.96 = 209,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,614.88/1,112,323.96 = 209,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,614.88x = 1,112,323.96 × 209,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,614.88x = 232,674,590,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,674,590,035.12/741,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,740.45

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