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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,873.60, 1,113,892 and 237,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,873.60, 1,113,892 and 237,315.84 is: 355,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,873.60 : 1,113,892 = 237,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,873.60/1,113,892 = 237,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,873.60x = 1,113,892 × 237,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,873.60x = 264,344,215,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,344,215,649.28/742,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,840.10

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