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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,423.88, 1,109,796.23 and 340,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,423.88, 1,109,796.23 and 340,237.74 is: 509,970.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,423.88 : 1,109,796.23 = 340,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,423.88/1,109,796.23 = 340,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,423.88x = 1,109,796.23 × 340,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,423.88x = 377,594,559,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,594,559,454.53/740,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,970.80

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