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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,251.61, 1,115,043.57 and 237,842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,251.61, 1,115,043.57 and 237,842.93 is: 356,817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,251.61 : 1,115,043.57 = 237,842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,251.61/1,115,043.57 = 237,842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,251.61x = 1,115,043.57 × 237,842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,251.61x = 265,205,232,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,205,232,554.07/743,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,817.57

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