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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,641.40, 1,112,316.30 and 243,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,641.40, 1,112,316.30 and 243,005.40 is: 364,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,641.40 : 1,112,316.30 = 243,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,641.40/1,112,316.30 = 243,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,641.40x = 1,112,316.30 × 243,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,641.40x = 270,298,867,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,298,867,408.02/741,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,460.33

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