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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,101.30, 1,123,651.95 and 497,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,101.30, 1,123,651.95 and 497,158.90 is: 745,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,101.30 : 1,123,651.95 = 497,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,101.30/1,123,651.95 = 497,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,101.30x = 1,123,651.95 × 497,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,101.30x = 558,633,567,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,633,567,444.86/749,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,738.35

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