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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,342.40, 1,124,013.60 and 434,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,342.40, 1,124,013.60 and 434,414.40 is: 651,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,342.40 : 1,124,013.60 = 434,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,342.40/1,124,013.60 = 434,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,342.40x = 1,124,013.60 × 434,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,342.40x = 488,287,693,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,287,693,635.84/749,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,621.60

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