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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,566.72, 1,112,436.48 and 268,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,566.72, 1,112,436.48 and 268,474.88 is: 402,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,566.72 : 1,112,436.48 = 268,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,566.72/1,112,436.48 = 268,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,566.72x = 1,112,436.48 × 268,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,566.72x = 298,661,250,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,661,250,475.62/741,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,743.60

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