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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,948, 1,130,634.72 and 332,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,948, 1,130,634.72 and 332,994.24 is: 499,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,948 : 1,130,634.72 = 332,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,948/1,130,634.72 = 332,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,948x = 1,130,634.72 × 332,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,948x = 376,494,849,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,494,849,304.01/753,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,364.48

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