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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,101.08, 1,117,840.26 and 212,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,101.08, 1,117,840.26 and 212,624 is: 318,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,101.08 : 1,117,840.26 = 212,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,101.08/1,117,840.26 = 212,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,101.08x = 1,117,840.26 × 212,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,101.08x = 237,679,667,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,679,667,442.24/745,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,989.83

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