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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,640.76, 1,111,801.38 and 268,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,640.76, 1,111,801.38 and 268,220.86 is: 402,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,640.76 : 1,111,801.38 = 268,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,640.76/1,111,801.38 = 268,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,640.76x = 1,111,801.38 × 268,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,640.76x = 298,208,322,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,208,322,292.79/741,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,092.68

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