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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,668.78, 1,114,435.44 and 316,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,668.78, 1,114,435.44 and 316,182.18 is: 474,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,668.78 : 1,114,435.44 = 316,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,668.78/1,114,435.44 = 316,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,668.78x = 1,114,435.44 × 316,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,668.78x = 352,364,626,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,364,626,888.46/742,668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,457.30

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