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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,851.80, 1,123,277.70 and 465,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,851.80, 1,123,277.70 and 465,416.60 is: 698,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,851.80 : 1,123,277.70 = 465,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,851.80/1,123,277.70 = 465,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,851.80x = 1,123,277.70 × 465,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,851.80x = 522,792,087,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,792,087,989.82/748,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,124.90

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