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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,907.28, 1,114,603.92 and 237,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,907.28, 1,114,603.92 and 237,551.52 is: 356,404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,907.28 : 1,114,603.92 = 237,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,907.28/1,114,603.92 = 237,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,907.28x = 1,114,603.92 × 237,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,907.28x = 264,775,855,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,775,855,393.96/742,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,404.98

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