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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,211.26, 1,123,817.96 and 305,979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,211.26, 1,123,817.96 and 305,979.26 is: 458,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,211.26 : 1,123,817.96 = 305,979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,211.26/1,123,817.96 = 305,979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,211.26x = 1,123,817.96 × 305,979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,211.26x = 343,864,987,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,864,987,775.51/749,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,969.33

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