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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,014.40, 1,122,021.60 and 432,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,014.40, 1,122,021.60 and 432,308.80 is: 648,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,014.40 : 1,122,021.60 = 432,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,014.40/1,122,021.60 = 432,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,014.40x = 1,122,021.60 × 432,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,014.40x = 485,059,811,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,059,811,470.08/748,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,463.20

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