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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,446.60, 1,112,105.10 and 242,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,446.60, 1,112,105.10 and 242,810.60 is: 364,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,446.60 : 1,112,105.10 = 242,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,446.60/1,112,105.10 = 242,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,446.60x = 1,112,105.10 × 242,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,446.60x = 270,030,906,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,030,906,594.06/741,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,194.68

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