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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,302.99, 1,111,533.02 and 291,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,302.99, 1,111,533.02 and 291,780.18 is: 437,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,302.99 : 1,111,533.02 = 291,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,302.99/1,111,533.02 = 291,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,302.99x = 1,111,533.02 × 291,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,302.99x = 324,323,303,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,323,303,192.64/741,302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,504.38

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