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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,029.70, 1,134,044.55 and 488,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,029.70, 1,134,044.55 and 488,340.90 is: 732,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,029.70 : 1,134,044.55 = 488,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,029.70/1,134,044.55 = 488,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,029.70x = 1,134,044.55 × 488,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,029.70x = 553,800,336,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,800,336,187.10/756,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,511.35

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