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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,123.70, 1,123,685.55 and 300,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,123.70, 1,123,685.55 and 300,059.70 is: 450,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,123.70 : 1,123,685.55 = 300,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,123.70/1,123,685.55 = 300,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,123.70x = 1,123,685.55 × 300,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,123.70x = 337,172,749,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,172,749,027.34/749,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,089.55

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