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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,501.20, 1,127,251.80 and 331,597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,501.20, 1,127,251.80 and 331,597.20 is: 497,395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,501.20 : 1,127,251.80 = 331,597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,501.20/1,127,251.80 = 331,597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,501.20x = 1,127,251.80 × 331,597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,501.20x = 373,793,540,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,793,540,574.96/751,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,395.80

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