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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,561, 1,111,947.84 and 341,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,561, 1,111,947.84 and 341,996.10 is: 512,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,561 : 1,111,947.84 = 341,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,561/1,111,947.84 = 341,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,561x = 1,111,947.84 × 341,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,561x = 380,281,824,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,281,824,683.42/741,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,812.60

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