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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,005.20, 1,134,007.80 and 488,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,005.20, 1,134,007.80 and 488,316.40 is: 732,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,005.20 : 1,134,007.80 = 488,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,005.20/1,134,007.80 = 488,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,005.20x = 1,134,007.80 × 488,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,005.20x = 553,754,606,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,754,606,467.92/756,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,474.60

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