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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,738.40, 1,123,496.40 and 328,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,738.40, 1,123,496.40 and 328,056.80 is: 492,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,738.40 : 1,123,496.40 = 328,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,738.40/1,123,496.40 = 328,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,738.40x = 1,123,496.40 × 328,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,738.40x = 368,570,633,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,570,633,795.52/748,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,255.55

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