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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,515.28, 1,112,196.38 and 503,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,515.28, 1,112,196.38 and 503,159.62 is: 754,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,515.28 : 1,112,196.38 = 503,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,515.28/1,112,196.38 = 503,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,515.28x = 1,112,196.38 × 503,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,515.28x = 559,612,307,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,612,307,926.18/741,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,687.49

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