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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,682.60, 1,130,178.30 and 332,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,682.60, 1,130,178.30 and 332,741.80 is: 498,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,682.60 : 1,130,178.30 = 332,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,682.60/1,130,178.30 = 332,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,682.60x = 1,130,178.30 × 332,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,682.60x = 376,057,561,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,057,561,862.94/753,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,960.12

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