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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,001.80, 1,128,261.90 and 331,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,001.80, 1,128,261.90 and 331,579.40 is: 497,483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,001.80 : 1,128,261.90 = 331,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,001.80/1,128,261.90 = 331,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,001.80x = 1,128,261.90 × 331,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,001.80x = 374,108,403,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,108,403,844.86/752,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,483.39

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