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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,217.70, 1,123,826.55 and 300,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,217.70, 1,123,826.55 and 300,007.90 is: 450,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,217.70 : 1,123,826.55 = 300,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,217.70/1,123,826.55 = 300,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,217.70x = 1,123,826.55 × 300,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,217.70x = 337,156,843,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,156,843,229.75/749,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,011.85

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