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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,951.20, 1,112,440.80 and 292,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,951.20, 1,112,440.80 and 292,401.20 is: 438,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,951.20 : 1,112,440.80 = 292,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,951.20/1,112,440.80 = 292,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,951.20x = 1,112,440.80 × 292,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,951.20x = 325,279,024,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,279,024,848.96/741,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,410.27

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