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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,525.44, 1,120,500.72 and 372,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,525.44, 1,120,500.72 and 372,761.12 is: 558,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,525.44 : 1,120,500.72 = 372,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,525.44/1,120,500.72 = 372,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,525.44x = 1,120,500.72 × 372,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,525.44x = 417,679,103,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,679,103,348.01/747,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,749.02

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