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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,540.30, 1,112,310.45 and 242,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,540.30, 1,112,310.45 and 242,904.30 is: 364,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,540.30 : 1,112,310.45 = 242,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,540.30/1,112,310.45 = 242,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,540.30x = 1,112,310.45 × 242,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,540.30x = 270,184,991,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,184,991,239.94/741,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,356.45

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