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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,710.40, 1,121,565.60 and 432,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,710.40, 1,121,565.60 and 432,782.40 is: 649,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,710.40 : 1,121,565.60 = 432,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,710.40/1,121,565.60 = 432,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,710.40x = 1,121,565.60 × 432,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,710.40x = 485,393,852,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,393,852,125.44/747,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,173.60

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