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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,048.49, 1,123,047.86 and 275,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,048.49, 1,123,047.86 and 275,672.34 is: 413,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,048.49 : 1,123,047.86 = 275,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,048.49/1,123,047.86 = 275,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,048.49x = 1,123,047.86 × 275,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,048.49x = 309,593,230,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,593,230,119.83/749,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,315.34

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