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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,535.41, 1,112,302.68 and 268,110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,535.41, 1,112,302.68 and 268,110.06 is: 402,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,535.41 : 1,112,302.68 = 268,110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,535.41/1,112,302.68 = 268,110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,535.41x = 1,112,302.68 × 268,110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,535.41x = 298,219,538,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,219,538,272.96/741,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,164.93

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