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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,972.80, 1,112,978.37 and 202,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,972.80, 1,112,978.37 and 202,233.50 is: 303,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,972.80 : 1,112,978.37 = 202,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,972.80/1,112,978.37 = 202,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,972.80x = 1,112,978.37 × 202,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,972.80x = 225,081,511,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,081,511,189.40/741,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,355.48

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