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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,881.45, 1,112,240.83 and 292,938.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,881.45, 1,112,240.83 and 292,938.36 is: 439,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,881.45 : 1,112,240.83 = 292,938.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,881.45/1,112,240.83 = 292,938.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,881.45x = 1,112,240.83 × 292,938.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,881.45x = 325,818,003,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,818,003,200.55/741,881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,177.99

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