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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,514.10, 1,128,943.52 and 326,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,514.10, 1,128,943.52 and 326,121.50 is: 489,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,514.10 : 1,128,943.52 = 326,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,514.10/1,128,943.52 = 326,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,514.10x = 1,128,943.52 × 326,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,514.10x = 368,172,754,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,172,754,157.68/752,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,256.95

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