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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,153.88, 1,120,726.95 and 291,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,153.88, 1,120,726.95 and 291,791.32 is: 437,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,153.88 : 1,120,726.95 = 291,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,153.88/1,120,726.95 = 291,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,153.88x = 1,120,726.95 × 291,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,153.88x = 327,018,396,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,018,396,100.07/747,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,685.47

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