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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,731.90, 1,121,597.85 and 432,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,731.90, 1,121,597.85 and 432,803.90 is: 649,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,731.90 : 1,121,597.85 = 432,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,731.90/1,121,597.85 = 432,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,731.90x = 1,121,597.85 × 432,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,731.90x = 485,431,923,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,431,923,711.62/747,731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,205.85

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