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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,905.95, 1,125,027.69 and 237,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,905.95, 1,125,027.69 and 237,601.90 is: 356,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,905.95 : 1,125,027.69 = 237,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,905.95/1,125,027.69 = 237,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,905.95x = 1,125,027.69 × 237,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,905.95x = 267,308,716,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,308,716,696.61/749,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,456.32

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