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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,894.79, 1,122,192.51 and 368,608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,894.79, 1,122,192.51 and 368,608.76 is: 553,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,894.79 : 1,122,192.51 = 368,608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,894.79/1,122,192.51 = 368,608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,894.79x = 1,122,192.51 × 368,608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,894.79x = 413,649,988,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,649,988,880.79/747,894.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,085.80

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