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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,953.52, 1,112,801.08 and 342,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,953.52, 1,112,801.08 and 342,560.24 is: 513,780.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,953.52 : 1,112,801.08 = 342,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,953.52/1,112,801.08 = 342,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,953.52x = 1,112,801.08 × 342,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,953.52x = 381,201,405,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,201,405,037.06/741,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,780.71

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