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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,551.59, 1,128,234.45 and 373,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,551.59, 1,128,234.45 and 373,218.87 is: 559,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,551.59 : 1,128,234.45 = 373,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,551.59/1,128,234.45 = 373,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,551.59x = 1,128,234.45 × 373,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,551.59x = 421,078,386,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,078,386,524.07/752,551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,534.25

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