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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,902.28, 1,114,298.88 and 237,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,902.28, 1,114,298.88 and 237,327.48 is: 355,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,902.28 : 1,114,298.88 = 237,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,902.28/1,114,298.88 = 237,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,902.28x = 1,114,298.88 × 237,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,902.28x = 264,453,745,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,453,745,157.22/742,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,973.80

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