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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,846.80, 1,123,367.40 and 369,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,846.80, 1,123,367.40 and 369,961.20 is: 554,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,846.80 : 1,123,367.40 = 369,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,846.80/1,123,367.40 = 369,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,846.80x = 1,123,367.40 × 369,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,846.80x = 415,602,351,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,602,351,344.88/748,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,989.82

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