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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,015.40, 1,122,023.10 and 432,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,015.40, 1,122,023.10 and 432,309.80 is: 648,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,015.40 : 1,122,023.10 = 432,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,015.40/1,122,023.10 = 432,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,015.40x = 1,122,023.10 × 432,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,015.40x = 485,061,581,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,061,581,956.38/748,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,464.70

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