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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,680.44, 1,111,072.86 and 366,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,680.44, 1,111,072.86 and 366,603 is: 549,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,680.44 : 1,111,072.86 = 366,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,680.44/1,111,072.86 = 366,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,680.44x = 1,111,072.86 × 366,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,680.44x = 407,322,643,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,322,643,694.58/740,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,930.34

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