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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,455.22, 1,112,269.32 and 268,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,455.22, 1,112,269.32 and 268,363.38 is: 402,576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,455.22 : 1,112,269.32 = 268,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,455.22/1,112,269.32 = 268,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,455.22x = 1,112,269.32 × 268,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,455.22x = 298,492,354,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,492,354,185.50/741,455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,576.37

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