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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,866.95, 1,111,056.55 and 361,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,866.95, 1,111,056.55 and 361,595.95 is: 541,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,866.95 : 1,111,056.55 = 361,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,866.95/1,111,056.55 = 361,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,866.95x = 1,111,056.55 × 361,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,866.95x = 401,753,545,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,753,545,019.34/741,866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,543.93

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