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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,392.39, 1,111,870.58 and 314,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,392.39, 1,111,870.58 and 314,924.82 is: 472,294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,392.39 : 1,111,870.58 = 314,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,392.39/1,111,870.58 = 314,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,392.39x = 1,111,870.58 × 314,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,392.39x = 350,155,640,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,155,640,695.17/741,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,294.63

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