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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,110.51, 1,109,271.75 and 360,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,110.51, 1,109,271.75 and 360,462.25 is: 540,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,110.51 : 1,109,271.75 = 360,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,110.51/1,109,271.75 = 360,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,110.51x = 1,109,271.75 × 360,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,110.51x = 399,850,590,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,850,590,866.44/740,110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,257.96

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