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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,814.46, 1,114,209 and 237,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,814.46, 1,114,209 and 237,371.76 is: 356,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,814.46 : 1,114,209 = 237,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,814.46/1,114,209 = 237,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,814.46x = 1,114,209 × 237,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,814.46x = 264,481,751,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,481,751,337.84/742,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,053.58

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