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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,257.71, 1,111,668.44 and 336,215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,257.71, 1,111,668.44 and 336,215.59 is: 504,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,257.71 : 1,111,668.44 = 336,215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,257.71/1,111,668.44 = 336,215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,257.71x = 1,111,668.44 × 336,215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,257.71x = 373,760,254,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,760,254,040.10/741,257.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,224.44

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