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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,613.29, 1,112,585.51 and 315,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,613.29, 1,112,585.51 and 315,162.64 is: 472,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,613.29 : 1,112,585.51 = 315,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,613.29/1,112,585.51 = 315,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,613.29x = 1,112,585.51 × 315,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,613.29x = 350,645,386,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,645,386,557.35/741,613.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,814.32

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