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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,838.60, 1,123,257.90 and 465,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,838.60, 1,123,257.90 and 465,403.40 is: 698,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,838.60 : 1,123,257.90 = 465,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,838.60/1,123,257.90 = 465,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,838.60x = 1,123,257.90 × 465,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,838.60x = 522,768,045,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,768,045,736.86/748,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,105.10

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