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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,952.20, 1,112,960.70 and 243,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,952.20, 1,112,960.70 and 243,316.20 is: 364,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,952.20 : 1,112,960.70 = 243,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,952.20/1,112,960.70 = 243,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,952.20x = 1,112,960.70 × 243,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,952.20x = 270,801,368,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,801,368,273.34/741,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,984.93

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