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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,640.80, 1,121,720.40 and 327,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,640.80, 1,121,720.40 and 327,218.40 is: 490,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,640.80 : 1,121,720.40 = 327,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,640.80/1,121,720.40 = 327,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,640.80x = 1,121,720.40 × 327,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,640.80x = 367,047,554,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,047,554,535.36/747,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,941.04

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