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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,743.40, 1,121,615.10 and 481,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,743.40, 1,121,615.10 and 481,804.20 is: 722,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,743.40 : 1,121,615.10 = 481,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,743.40/1,121,615.10 = 481,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,743.40x = 1,121,615.10 × 481,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,743.40x = 540,398,865,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,398,865,963.42/747,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,706.30

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