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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,714.40, 1,121,571.60 and 432,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,714.40, 1,121,571.60 and 432,786.40 is: 649,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,714.40 : 1,121,571.60 = 432,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,714.40/1,121,571.60 = 432,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,714.40x = 1,121,571.60 × 432,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,714.40x = 485,400,935,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,400,935,106.24/747,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,179.60

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