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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,811.46, 1,114,204.50 and 237,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,811.46, 1,114,204.50 and 237,368.76 is: 356,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,811.46 : 1,114,204.50 = 237,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,811.46/1,114,204.50 = 237,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,811.46x = 1,114,204.50 × 237,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,811.46x = 264,477,340,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,477,340,551.42/742,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,049.08

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