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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,178, 1,123,768.08 and 305,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,178, 1,123,768.08 and 305,946 is: 458,919.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,178 : 1,123,768.08 = 305,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,178/1,123,768.08 = 305,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,178x = 1,123,768.08 × 305,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,178x = 343,812,349,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,812,349,003.68/749,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,919.44

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