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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,737.80, 1,118,982.30 and 511,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,737.80, 1,118,982.30 and 511,541.80 is: 765,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,737.80 : 1,118,982.30 = 511,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,737.80/1,118,982.30 = 511,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,737.80x = 1,118,982.30 × 511,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,737.80x = 572,406,219,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,406,219,910.14/747,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,517.30

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