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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,543.60, 1,121,315.40 and 511,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,543.60, 1,121,315.40 and 511,347.60 is: 767,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,543.60 : 1,121,315.40 = 511,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,543.60/1,121,315.40 = 511,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,543.60x = 1,121,315.40 × 511,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,543.60x = 573,381,938,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,381,938,633.04/747,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,021.40

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