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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,557.67, 1,122,841.37 and 299,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,557.67, 1,122,841.37 and 299,316.28 is: 448,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,557.67 : 1,122,841.37 = 299,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,557.67/1,122,841.37 = 299,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,557.67x = 1,122,841.37 × 299,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,557.67x = 336,084,701,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,084,701,898.50/748,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,976.37

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