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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,831.40, 1,121,528.40 and 268,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,831.40, 1,121,528.40 and 268,003.60 is: 401,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,831.40 : 1,121,528.40 = 268,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,831.40/1,121,528.40 = 268,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,831.40x = 1,121,528.40 × 268,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,831.40x = 300,573,648,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,573,648,702.24/747,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,927.02

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