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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,801.20, 1,123,201.80 and 299,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,801.20, 1,123,201.80 and 299,737.20 is: 449,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,801.20 : 1,123,201.80 = 299,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,801.20/1,123,201.80 = 299,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,801.20x = 1,123,201.80 × 299,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,801.20x = 336,665,362,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,665,362,566.96/748,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,605.80

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