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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,588.08, 1,116,867.72 and 212,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,588.08, 1,116,867.72 and 212,112.56 is: 318,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,588.08 : 1,116,867.72 = 212,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,588.08/1,116,867.72 = 212,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,588.08x = 1,116,867.72 × 212,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,588.08x = 236,901,671,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,901,671,270.56/744,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,164.74

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