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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,710.10, 1,112,565.15 and 505,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,710.10, 1,112,565.15 and 505,514.10 is: 758,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,710.10 : 1,112,565.15 = 505,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,710.10/1,112,565.15 = 505,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,710.10x = 1,112,565.15 × 505,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,710.10x = 562,417,370,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,417,370,493.62/741,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,271.15

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