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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,207.40, 1,113,165.30 and 243,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,207.40, 1,113,165.30 and 243,571.40 is: 365,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,207.40 : 1,113,165.30 = 243,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,207.40/1,113,165.30 = 243,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,207.40x = 1,113,165.30 × 243,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,207.40x = 271,135,230,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135,230,552.42/742,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,309.25

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