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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,611.88, 1,112,524.38 and 229,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,611.88, 1,112,524.38 and 229,316.94 is: 344,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,611.88 : 1,112,524.38 = 229,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,611.88/1,112,524.38 = 229,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,611.88x = 1,112,524.38 × 229,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,611.88x = 255,120,686,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,120,686,497.00/741,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,008.36

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