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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,908.30, 1,123,362.45 and 496,965.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,908.30, 1,123,362.45 and 496,965.90 is: 745,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,908.30 : 1,123,362.45 = 496,965.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,908.30/1,123,362.45 = 496,965.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,908.30x = 1,123,362.45 × 496,965.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,908.30x = 558,272,830,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,272,830,990.46/748,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,448.85

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