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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,041.64, 1,114,417.38 and 237,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,041.64, 1,114,417.38 and 237,467 is: 356,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,041.64 : 1,114,417.38 = 237,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,041.64/1,114,417.38 = 237,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,041.64x = 1,114,417.38 × 237,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,041.64x = 264,637,351,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,637,351,976.46/743,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,154.13

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