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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,219.70, 1,110,329.55 and 266,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,219.70, 1,110,329.55 and 266,952.90 is: 400,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,219.70 : 1,110,329.55 = 266,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,219.70/1,110,329.55 = 266,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,219.70x = 1,110,329.55 × 266,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,219.70x = 296,405,693,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,405,693,328.20/740,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,429.35

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