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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,781.76, 1,123,381.92 and 432,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,781.76, 1,123,381.92 and 432,661.44 is: 649,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,781.76 : 1,123,381.92 = 432,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,781.76/1,123,381.92 = 432,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,781.76x = 1,123,381.92 × 432,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,781.76x = 486,044,039,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,044,039,177.17/748,781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,113.09

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