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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,255.60, 1,115,049.48 and 237,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,255.60, 1,115,049.48 and 237,846.90 is: 356,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,255.60 : 1,115,049.48 = 237,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,255.60/1,115,049.48 = 237,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,255.60x = 1,115,049.48 × 237,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,255.60x = 265,211,059,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,211,059,181.97/743,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,823.50

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