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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,665.20, 1,112,497.80 and 209,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,665.20, 1,112,497.80 and 209,179.30 is: 313,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,665.20 : 1,112,497.80 = 209,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,665.20/1,112,497.80 = 209,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,665.20x = 1,112,497.80 × 209,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,665.20x = 232,711,511,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,711,511,055.54/741,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,768.95

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