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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,717.86, 1,112,208.66 and 236,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,717.86, 1,112,208.66 and 236,212.92 is: 354,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,717.86 : 1,112,208.66 = 236,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,717.86/1,112,208.66 = 236,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,717.86x = 1,112,208.66 × 236,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,717.86x = 262,718,055,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,718,055,227.89/741,717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,202.15

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