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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,905.70, 1,123,358.55 and 299,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,905.70, 1,123,358.55 and 299,695.90 is: 449,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,905.70 : 1,123,358.55 = 299,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,905.70/1,123,358.55 = 299,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,905.70x = 1,123,358.55 × 299,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,905.70x = 336,665,951,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,665,951,664.95/748,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,543.85

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