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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,556.67, 1,122,839.87 and 299,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,556.67, 1,122,839.87 and 299,315.28 is: 448,974.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,556.67 : 1,122,839.87 = 299,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,556.67/1,122,839.87 = 299,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,556.67x = 1,122,839.87 × 299,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,556.67x = 336,083,128,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,083,128,587.64/748,556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,974.86

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