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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,641.26, 1,111,802.13 and 268,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,641.26, 1,111,802.13 and 268,221.36 is: 402,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,641.26 : 1,111,802.13 = 268,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,641.26/1,111,802.13 = 268,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,641.26x = 1,111,802.13 × 268,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,641.26x = 298,209,079,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,209,079,359.50/741,641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,093.43

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