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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,801.52, 1,121,850.20 and 274,490.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,801.52, 1,121,850.20 and 274,490.98 is: 411,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,801.52 : 1,121,850.20 = 274,490.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,801.52/1,121,850.20 = 274,490.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,801.52x = 1,121,850.20 × 274,490.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,801.52x = 307,937,758,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,937,758,692.80/747,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,790.76

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