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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,095.20, 1,122,142.80 and 468,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,095.20, 1,122,142.80 and 468,159.20 is: 702,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,095.20 : 1,122,142.80 = 468,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,095.20/1,122,142.80 = 468,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,095.20x = 1,122,142.80 × 468,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,095.20x = 525,341,475,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,341,475,533.76/748,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,238.80

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