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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,501.20, 1,121,251.80 and 616,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,501.20, 1,121,251.80 and 616,281.20 is: 924,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,501.20 : 1,121,251.80 = 616,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,501.20/1,121,251.80 = 616,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,501.20x = 1,121,251.80 × 616,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,501.20x = 691,006,404,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,006,404,806.16/747,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,421.80

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