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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,647.54, 1,112,577.70 and 229,352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,647.54, 1,112,577.70 and 229,352.52 is: 344,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,647.54 : 1,112,577.70 = 229,352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,647.54/1,112,577.70 = 229,352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,647.54x = 1,112,577.70 × 229,352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,647.54x = 255,172,499,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,172,499,190.80/741,647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,061.68

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