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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,592.88, 1,113,789.60 and 210,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,592.88, 1,113,789.60 and 210,160.08 is: 315,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,592.88 : 1,113,789.60 = 210,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,592.88/1,113,789.60 = 210,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,592.88x = 1,113,789.60 × 210,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,592.88x = 234,074,111,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,074,111,439.17/742,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,211.90

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