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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,139.20, 1,120,708.80 and 658,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,139.20, 1,120,708.80 and 658,492.80 is: 987,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,139.20 : 1,120,708.80 = 658,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,139.20/1,120,708.80 = 658,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,139.20x = 1,120,708.80 × 658,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,139.20x = 737,978,675,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,978,675,696.64/747,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,739.20

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