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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,504.81, 1,121,257.22 and 427,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,504.81, 1,121,257.22 and 427,432.16 is: 641,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,504.81 : 1,121,257.22 = 427,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,504.81/1,121,257.22 = 427,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,504.81x = 1,121,257.22 × 427,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,504.81x = 479,261,396,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,261,396,126.18/747,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,148.24

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