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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,601.80, 1,121,661.90 and 327,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,601.80, 1,121,661.90 and 327,179.40 is: 490,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,601.80 : 1,121,661.90 = 327,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,601.80/1,121,661.90 = 327,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,601.80x = 1,121,661.90 × 327,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,601.80x = 366,984,667,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,984,667,444.86/747,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,882.54

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