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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,682.17, 1,112,523.26 and 268,256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,682.17, 1,112,523.26 and 268,256.81 is: 402,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,682.17 : 1,112,523.26 = 268,256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,682.17/1,112,523.26 = 268,256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,682.17x = 1,112,523.26 × 268,256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,682.17x = 298,441,942,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,441,942,218.43/741,682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,385.22

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