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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,454.22, 1,112,267.82 and 268,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,454.22, 1,112,267.82 and 268,362.38 is: 402,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,454.22 : 1,112,267.82 = 268,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,454.22/1,112,267.82 = 268,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,454.22x = 1,112,267.82 × 268,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,454.22x = 298,490,839,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,490,839,372.61/741,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,574.87

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