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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,895.82, 1,114,289.22 and 237,321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,895.82, 1,114,289.22 and 237,321.02 is: 355,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,895.82 : 1,114,289.22 = 237,321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,895.82/1,114,289.22 = 237,321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,895.82x = 1,114,289.22 × 237,321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,895.82x = 264,444,257,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,444,257,941.08/742,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,964.12

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