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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,535.12, 1,124,139.84 and 237,240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,535.12, 1,124,139.84 and 237,240.09 is: 355,808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,535.12 : 1,124,139.84 = 237,240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,535.12/1,124,139.84 = 237,240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,535.12x = 1,124,139.84 × 237,240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,535.12x = 266,691,036,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,691,036,814.19/749,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,808.59

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