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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,545.74, 1,114,287.18 and 316,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,545.74, 1,114,287.18 and 316,080.95 is: 474,320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,545.74 : 1,114,287.18 = 316,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,545.74/1,114,287.18 = 316,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,545.74x = 1,114,287.18 × 316,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,545.74x = 352,204,944,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,204,944,855.79/742,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,320.87

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