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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,973.80, 1,112,979.87 and 202,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,973.80, 1,112,979.87 and 202,234.50 is: 303,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,973.80 : 1,112,979.87 = 202,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,973.80/1,112,979.87 = 202,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,973.80x = 1,112,979.87 × 202,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,973.80x = 225,082,927,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,082,927,519.52/741,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,356.98

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