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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,587.06, 1,112,487.19 and 229,292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,587.06, 1,112,487.19 and 229,292.15 is: 343,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,587.06 : 1,112,487.19 = 229,292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,587.06/1,112,487.19 = 229,292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,587.06x = 1,112,487.19 × 229,292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,587.06x = 255,084,572,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,084,572,933.66/741,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,971.18

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