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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,799.68, 1,112,837.84 and 337,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,799.68, 1,112,837.84 and 337,020.24 is: 505,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,799.68 : 1,112,837.84 = 337,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,799.68/1,112,837.84 = 337,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,799.68x = 1,112,837.84 × 337,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,799.68x = 375,048,875,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,048,875,917.88/741,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,593.20

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