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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,355.20, 1,112,032.80 and 488,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,355.20, 1,112,032.80 and 488,975.40 is: 733,463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,355.20 : 1,112,032.80 = 488,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,355.20/1,112,032.80 = 488,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,355.20x = 1,112,032.80 × 488,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,355.20x = 543,756,683,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,756,683,193.12/741,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,463.10

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