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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,637.62, 1,112,488.78 and 362,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,637.62, 1,112,488.78 and 362,877.27 is: 544,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,637.62 : 1,112,488.78 = 362,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,637.62/1,112,488.78 = 362,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,637.62x = 1,112,488.78 × 362,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,637.62x = 403,696,886,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,696,886,993.40/741,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,331.73

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