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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,870.30, 1,123,305.45 and 496,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,870.30, 1,123,305.45 and 496,927.90 is: 745,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,870.30 : 1,123,305.45 = 496,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,870.30/1,123,305.45 = 496,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,870.30x = 1,123,305.45 × 496,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,870.30x = 558,201,818,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,201,818,327.06/748,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,391.85

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