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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,351.60, 1,112,027.40 and 268,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,351.60, 1,112,027.40 and 268,052.40 is: 402,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,351.60 : 1,112,027.40 = 268,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,351.60/1,112,027.40 = 268,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,351.60x = 1,112,027.40 × 268,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,351.60x = 298,081,613,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,081,613,435.76/741,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,078.60

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