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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,338.23, 1,113,506.93 and 269,022.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,338.23, 1,113,506.93 and 269,022.83 is: 403,534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,338.23 : 1,113,506.93 = 269,022.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,338.23/1,113,506.93 = 269,022.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,338.23x = 1,113,506.93 × 269,022.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,338.23x = 299,558,778,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,558,778,620.56/742,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,534.09

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