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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,715.40, 1,114,233.02 and 237,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,715.40, 1,114,233.02 and 237,157.54 is: 355,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,715.40 : 1,114,233.02 = 237,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,715.40/1,114,233.02 = 237,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,715.40x = 1,114,233.02 × 237,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,715.40x = 264,248,762,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,248,762,009.97/742,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,787.37

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