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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,392.24, 1,111,870.37 and 314,924.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,392.24, 1,111,870.37 and 314,924.67 is: 472,294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,392.24 : 1,111,870.37 = 314,924.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,392.24/1,111,870.37 = 314,924.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,392.24x = 1,111,870.37 × 314,924.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,392.24x = 350,155,407,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,155,407,780.41/741,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,294.41

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