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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,901.77, 1,114,298.13 and 237,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,901.77, 1,114,298.13 and 237,326.96 is: 355,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,901.77 : 1,114,298.13 = 237,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,901.77/1,114,298.13 = 237,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,901.77x = 1,114,298.13 × 237,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,901.77x = 264,452,987,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452,987,726.59/742,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,973.02

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