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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,977.22, 1,112,985 and 202,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,977.22, 1,112,985 and 202,237.95 is: 303,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,977.22 : 1,112,985 = 202,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,977.22/1,112,985 = 202,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,977.22x = 1,112,985 × 202,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,977.22x = 225,087,804,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,087,804,780.75/741,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,362.15

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