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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,150, 1,123,726.08 and 305,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,150, 1,123,726.08 and 305,918 is: 458,877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,150 : 1,123,726.08 = 305,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,150/1,123,726.08 = 305,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,150x = 1,123,726.08 × 305,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,150x = 343,768,034,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,768,034,941.44/749,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,877.44

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