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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,513.60, 1,128,942.78 and 326,121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,513.60, 1,128,942.78 and 326,121.01 is: 489,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,513.60 : 1,128,942.78 = 326,121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,513.60/1,128,942.78 = 326,121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,513.60x = 1,128,942.78 × 326,121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,513.60x = 368,171,959,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,171,959,645.81/752,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,256.22

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