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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,989.61, 1,112,816.18 and 376,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,989.61, 1,112,816.18 and 376,881.10 is: 565,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,989.61 : 1,112,816.18 = 376,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,989.61/1,112,816.18 = 376,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,989.61x = 1,112,816.18 × 376,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,989.61x = 419,399,384,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,399,384,176.36/741,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,236.20

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