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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,481.80, 1,116,722.70 and 370,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,481.80, 1,116,722.70 and 370,456.20 is: 555,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,481.80 : 1,116,722.70 = 370,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,481.80/1,116,722.70 = 370,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,481.80x = 1,116,722.70 × 370,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,481.80x = 413,696,847,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,696,847,895.74/744,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,684.30

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