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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,452.22, 1,112,264.82 and 268,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,452.22, 1,112,264.82 and 268,360.38 is: 402,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,452.22 : 1,112,264.82 = 268,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,452.22/1,112,264.82 = 268,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,452.22x = 1,112,264.82 × 268,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,452.22x = 298,487,809,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,487,809,755.83/741,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,571.87

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