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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,551.84, 1,114,009.20 and 237,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,551.84, 1,114,009.20 and 237,112.92 is: 355,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,551.84 : 1,114,009.20 = 237,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,551.84/1,114,009.20 = 237,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,551.84x = 1,114,009.20 × 237,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,551.84x = 264,145,974,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,145,974,318.86/742,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,727.32

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