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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,965.20, 1,112,980.20 and 243,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,965.20, 1,112,980.20 and 243,329.20 is: 365,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,965.20 : 1,112,980.20 = 243,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,965.20/1,112,980.20 = 243,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,965.20x = 1,112,980.20 × 243,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,965.20x = 270,820,581,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,820,581,681.84/741,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,004.43

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