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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,176, 1,123,765.08 and 305,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,176, 1,123,765.08 and 305,944 is: 458,916.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,176 : 1,123,765.08 = 305,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,176/1,123,765.08 = 305,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,176x = 1,123,765.08 × 305,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,176x = 343,809,183,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,809,183,635.52/749,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,916.44

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