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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,622.89, 1,112,466.66 and 362,862.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,622.89, 1,112,466.66 and 362,862.51 is: 544,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,622.89 : 1,112,466.66 = 362,862.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,622.89/1,112,466.66 = 362,862.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,622.89x = 1,112,466.66 × 362,862.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,622.89x = 403,672,444,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,672,444,538.92/741,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,309.58

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