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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,255.33, 1,112,159.74 and 292,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,255.33, 1,112,159.74 and 292,289.13 is: 438,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,255.33 : 1,112,159.74 = 292,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,255.33/1,112,159.74 = 292,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,255.33x = 1,112,159.74 × 292,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,255.33x = 325,072,206,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,072,206,592.96/741,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,542.83

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