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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,440.70, 1,121,510.97 and 326,661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,440.70, 1,121,510.97 and 326,661.90 is: 490,145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,440.70 : 1,121,510.97 = 326,661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,440.70/1,121,510.97 = 326,661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,440.70x = 1,121,510.97 × 326,661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,440.70x = 366,354,904,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,354,904,331.04/747,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,145.78

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