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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,689.10, 1,114,038.28 and 262,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,689.10, 1,114,038.28 and 262,812.44 is: 394,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,689.10 : 1,114,038.28 = 262,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,689.10/1,114,038.28 = 262,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,689.10x = 1,114,038.28 × 262,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,689.10x = 292,783,118,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,783,118,620.20/742,689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,220.30

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