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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,869.40, 1,123,308.90 and 299,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,869.40, 1,123,308.90 and 299,627.80 is: 449,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,869.40 : 1,123,308.90 = 299,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,869.40/1,123,308.90 = 299,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,869.40x = 1,123,308.90 × 299,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,869.40x = 336,574,574,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,574,574,427.42/748,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,443.62

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