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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,370.59, 1,112,103 and 261,539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,370.59, 1,112,103 and 261,539.01 is: 392,325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,370.59 : 1,112,103 = 261,539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,370.59/1,112,103 = 261,539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,370.59x = 1,112,103 × 261,539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,370.59x = 290,858,317,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,858,317,638.03/741,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,325.14

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