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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,536.15, 1,128,976.59 and 326,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,536.15, 1,128,976.59 and 326,143.50 is: 489,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,536.15 : 1,128,976.59 = 326,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,536.15/1,128,976.59 = 326,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,536.15x = 1,128,976.59 × 326,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,536.15x = 368,208,372,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,208,372,247.00/752,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,289.95

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