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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,963.20, 1,112,977.20 and 243,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,963.20, 1,112,977.20 and 243,327.20 is: 365,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,963.20 : 1,112,977.20 = 243,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,963.20/1,112,977.20 = 243,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,963.20x = 1,112,977.20 × 243,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,963.20x = 270,817,625,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,817,625,739.84/741,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,001.43

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