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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,661.76, 1,112,658.03 and 315,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,661.76, 1,112,658.03 and 315,211.04 is: 472,886.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,661.76 : 1,112,658.03 = 315,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,661.76/1,112,658.03 = 315,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,661.76x = 1,112,658.03 × 315,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,661.76x = 350,722,089,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,722,089,237.36/741,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,886.84

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