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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,851.40, 1,121,777.10 and 665,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,851.40, 1,121,777.10 and 665,182.80 is: 997,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,851.40 : 1,121,777.10 = 665,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,851.40/1,121,777.10 = 665,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,851.40x = 1,121,777.10 × 665,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,851.40x = 746,186,832,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,186,832,353.88/747,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,774.20

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