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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,228.56, 1,120,759.68 and 267,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,228.56, 1,120,759.68 and 267,436.96 is: 401,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,228.56 : 1,120,759.68 = 267,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,228.56/1,120,759.68 = 267,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,228.56x = 1,120,759.68 × 267,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,228.56x = 299,732,561,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,732,561,709.77/747,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,125.68

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