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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,210, 1,111,840.44 and 367,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,210, 1,111,840.44 and 367,088.08 is: 549,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,210 : 1,111,840.44 = 367,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,210/1,111,840.44 = 367,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,210x = 1,111,840.44 × 367,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,210x = 408,143,372,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,143,372,385.96/742,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,902.82

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