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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,391.75, 1,122,075.23 and 268,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,391.75, 1,122,075.23 and 268,608.90 is: 402,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,391.75 : 1,122,075.23 = 268,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,391.75/1,122,075.23 = 268,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,391.75x = 1,122,075.23 × 268,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,391.75x = 301,399,391,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,399,391,904.50/748,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,729.44

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