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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,317.06, 1,115,970.21 and 378,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,317.06, 1,115,970.21 and 378,680 is: 567,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,317.06 : 1,115,970.21 = 378,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,317.06/1,115,970.21 = 378,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,317.06x = 1,115,970.21 × 378,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,317.06x = 422,595,599,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,595,599,122.80/744,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,762.88

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