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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,356.20, 1,112,034.30 and 488,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,356.20, 1,112,034.30 and 488,976.40 is: 733,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,356.20 : 1,112,034.30 = 488,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,356.20/1,112,034.30 = 488,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,356.20x = 1,112,034.30 × 488,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,356.20x = 543,758,528,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,758,528,690.52/741,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,464.60

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