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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,739.40, 1,121,609.10 and 432,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,739.40, 1,121,609.10 and 432,811.40 is: 649,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,739.40 : 1,121,609.10 = 432,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,739.40/1,121,609.10 = 432,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,739.40x = 1,121,609.10 × 432,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,739.40x = 485,445,204,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,445,204,823.74/747,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,217.10

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