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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,862.55, 1,123,293.83 and 660,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,862.55, 1,123,293.83 and 660,289.05 is: 990,433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,862.55 : 1,123,293.83 = 660,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,862.55/1,123,293.83 = 660,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,862.55x = 1,123,293.83 × 660,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,862.55x = 741,698,612,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,698,612,580.12/748,862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,433.58

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