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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,947.52, 1,112,792.04 and 342,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,947.52, 1,112,792.04 and 342,554.16 is: 513,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,947.52 : 1,112,792.04 = 342,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,947.52/1,112,792.04 = 342,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,947.52x = 1,112,792.04 × 342,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,947.52x = 381,191,542,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,191,542,516.89/741,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,771.57

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