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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,421.32, 1,109,792.38 and 340,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,421.32, 1,109,792.38 and 340,235.18 is: 509,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,421.32 : 1,109,792.38 = 340,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,421.32/1,109,792.38 = 340,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,421.32x = 1,109,792.38 × 340,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,421.32x = 377,590,410,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,590,410,171.93/740,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,966.96

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