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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,997.24, 1,123,778.95 and 449,686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,997.24, 1,123,778.95 and 449,686.51 is: 674,699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,997.24 : 1,123,778.95 = 449,686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,997.24/1,123,778.95 = 449,686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,997.24x = 1,123,778.95 × 449,686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,997.24x = 505,348,230,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,348,230,103.30/748,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,699.73

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