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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,969.58, 1,113,043.50 and 262,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,969.58, 1,113,043.50 and 262,098.84 is: 393,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,969.58 : 1,113,043.50 = 262,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,969.58/1,113,043.50 = 262,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,969.58x = 1,113,043.50 × 262,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,969.58x = 291,727,410,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,727,410,219.54/741,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,179.74

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