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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,731.40, 1,121,597.10 and 432,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,731.40, 1,121,597.10 and 432,803.40 is: 649,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,731.40 : 1,121,597.10 = 432,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,731.40/1,121,597.10 = 432,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,731.40x = 1,121,597.10 × 432,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,731.40x = 485,431,038,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,431,038,310.14/747,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,205.10

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