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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,349, 1,112,033.22 and 242,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,349, 1,112,033.22 and 242,713 is: 364,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,349 : 1,112,033.22 = 242,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,349/1,112,033.22 = 242,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,349x = 1,112,033.22 × 242,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,349x = 269,904,918,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,904,918,925.86/741,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,072.68

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