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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,854.40, 1,129,281.60 and 331,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,854.40, 1,129,281.60 and 331,683.20 is: 497,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,854.40 : 1,129,281.60 = 331,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,854.40/1,129,281.60 = 331,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,854.40x = 1,129,281.60 × 331,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,854.40x = 374,563,734,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,563,734,789.12/752,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,524.80

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