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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,912.44, 1,125,037.43 and 237,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,912.44, 1,125,037.43 and 237,608.40 is: 356,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,912.44 : 1,125,037.43 = 237,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,912.44/1,125,037.43 = 237,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,912.44x = 1,125,037.43 × 237,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,912.44x = 267,318,343,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,318,343,682.41/749,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,466.07

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