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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,207.80, 1,123,811.70 and 497,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,207.80, 1,123,811.70 and 497,265.40 is: 745,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,207.80 : 1,123,811.70 = 497,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,207.80/1,123,811.70 = 497,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,207.80x = 1,123,811.70 × 497,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,207.80x = 558,832,674,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,832,674,525.18/749,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,898.10

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