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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,317, 1,124,114.12 and 237,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,317, 1,124,114.12 and 237,111.10 is: 355,710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,317 : 1,124,114.12 = 237,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,317/1,124,114.12 = 237,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,317x = 1,124,114.12 × 237,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,317x = 266,539,935,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,539,935,518.73/749,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,710.51

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