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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,326.20, 1,111,989.30 and 488,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,326.20, 1,111,989.30 and 488,946.40 is: 733,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,326.20 : 1,111,989.30 = 488,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,326.20/1,111,989.30 = 488,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,326.20x = 1,111,989.30 × 488,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,326.20x = 543,703,165,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,703,165,073.52/741,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,419.60

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