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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,968.58, 1,113,042 and 262,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,968.58, 1,113,042 and 262,097.84 is: 393,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,968.58 : 1,113,042 = 262,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,968.58/1,113,042 = 262,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,968.58x = 1,113,042 × 262,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,968.58x = 291,725,904,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,725,904,029.28/741,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,178.24

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