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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,415.04, 1,112,254.32 and 268,760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,415.04, 1,112,254.32 and 268,760.64 is: 403,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,415.04 : 1,112,254.32 = 268,760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,415.04/1,112,254.32 = 268,760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,415.04x = 1,112,254.32 × 268,760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,415.04x = 298,930,182,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,930,182,885.97/741,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,188.72

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