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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,718.02, 1,135,072.92 and 324,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,718.02, 1,135,072.92 and 324,371.81 is: 486,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,718.02 : 1,135,072.92 = 324,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,718.02/1,135,072.92 = 324,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,718.02x = 1,135,072.92 × 324,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,718.02x = 368,185,651,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,185,651,867.02/756,718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,555.95

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