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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,680.10, 1,111,742.55 and 292,227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,680.10, 1,111,742.55 and 292,227.30 is: 438,034.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,680.10 : 1,111,742.55 = 292,227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,680.10/1,111,742.55 = 292,227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,680.10x = 1,111,742.55 × 292,227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,680.10x = 324,881,523,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,881,523,681.62/741,680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,034.57

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