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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,686.04, 1,116,659.86 and 264,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,686.04, 1,116,659.86 and 264,841.88 is: 397,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,686.04 : 1,116,659.86 = 264,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,686.04/1,116,659.86 = 264,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,686.04x = 1,116,659.86 × 264,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,686.04x = 295,738,296,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,738,296,642.94/744,686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,131.52

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