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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,215, 1,113,367.40 and 209,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,215, 1,113,367.40 and 209,775.84 is: 314,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,215 : 1,113,367.40 = 209,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,215/1,113,367.40 = 209,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,215x = 1,113,367.40 × 209,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,215x = 233,557,581,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,557,581,563.62/742,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,676.45

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