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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,638.40, 1,120,121.10 and 454,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,638.40, 1,120,121.10 and 454,985.40 is: 681,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,638.40 : 1,120,121.10 = 454,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,638.40/1,120,121.10 = 454,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,638.40x = 1,120,121.10 × 454,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,638.40x = 509,638,746,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,638,746,731.94/747,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,664.75

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