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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,351.91, 1,119,686.90 and 240,941.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,351.91, 1,119,686.90 and 240,941.61 is: 361,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,351.91 : 1,119,686.90 = 240,941.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,351.91/1,119,686.90 = 240,941.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,351.91x = 1,119,686.90 × 240,941.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,351.91x = 269,779,164,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,779,164,381.91/746,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,463.76

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