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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,237.45, 1,110,766.74 and 361,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,237.45, 1,110,766.74 and 361,161.29 is: 541,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,237.45 : 1,110,766.74 = 361,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,237.45/1,110,766.74 = 361,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,237.45x = 1,110,766.74 × 361,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,237.45x = 401,165,946,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,165,946,901.69/740,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,942.25

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