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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,440.95, 1,121,511.35 and 326,662.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,440.95, 1,121,511.35 and 326,662.15 is: 490,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,440.95 : 1,121,511.35 = 326,662.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,440.95/1,121,511.35 = 326,662.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,440.95x = 1,121,511.35 × 326,662.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,440.95x = 366,355,308,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,355,308,840.40/747,440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,146.16

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