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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,638.73, 1,121,589.52 and 321,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,638.73, 1,121,589.52 and 321,436.17 is: 482,210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,638.73 : 1,121,589.52 = 321,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,638.73/1,121,589.52 = 321,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,638.73x = 1,121,589.52 × 321,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,638.73x = 360,519,438,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,519,438,817.35/747,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,210.76

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