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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,486.71, 1,111,829.79 and 336,457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,486.71, 1,111,829.79 and 336,457.95 is: 504,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,486.71 : 1,111,829.79 = 336,457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,486.71/1,111,829.79 = 336,457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,486.71x = 1,111,829.79 × 336,457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,486.71x = 374,083,975,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,083,975,238.73/741,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,505.30

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