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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,359.40, 1,120,820.40 and 267,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,359.40, 1,120,820.40 and 267,531.60 is: 401,219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,359.40 : 1,120,820.40 = 267,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,359.40/1,120,820.40 = 267,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,359.40x = 1,120,820.40 × 267,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,359.40x = 299,854,874,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,854,874,924.64/747,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,219.11

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