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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,453.22, 1,112,266.32 and 268,361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,453.22, 1,112,266.32 and 268,361.38 is: 402,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,453.22 : 1,112,266.32 = 268,361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,453.22/1,112,266.32 = 268,361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,453.22x = 1,112,266.32 × 268,361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,453.22x = 298,489,324,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,489,324,562.72/741,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,573.37

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