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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,359.74, 1,110,539.76 and 267,045.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,359.74, 1,110,539.76 and 267,045.05 is: 400,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,359.74 : 1,110,539.76 = 267,045.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,359.74/1,110,539.76 = 267,045.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,359.74x = 1,110,539.76 × 267,045.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,359.74x = 296,564,140,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,564,140,183.49/740,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,567.62

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