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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,324.40, 1,121,132.40 and 320,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,324.40, 1,121,132.40 and 320,859.40 is: 481,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,324.40 : 1,121,132.40 = 320,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,324.40/1,121,132.40 = 320,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,324.40x = 1,121,132.40 × 320,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,324.40x = 359,725,869,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,725,869,184.56/747,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,351.70

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