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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,909.80, 1,123,364.70 and 508,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,909.80, 1,123,364.70 and 508,372.20 is: 762,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,909.80 : 1,123,364.70 = 508,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,909.80/1,123,364.70 = 508,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,909.80x = 1,123,364.70 × 508,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,909.80x = 571,087,383,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,087,383,941.34/748,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,558.30

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