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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,555.95, 1,120,546.47 and 372,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,555.95, 1,120,546.47 and 372,791.63 is: 558,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,555.95 : 1,120,546.47 = 372,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,555.95/1,120,546.47 = 372,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,555.95x = 1,120,546.47 × 372,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,555.95x = 417,730,345,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,730,345,042.05/747,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,794.76

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