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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,481.13, 1,121,181.49 and 368,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,481.13, 1,121,181.49 and 368,023.58 is: 552,015.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,481.13 : 1,121,181.49 = 368,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,481.13/1,121,181.49 = 368,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,481.13x = 1,121,181.49 × 368,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,481.13x = 412,621,225,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,621,225,779.53/747,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,015.58

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