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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,234.10, 1,123,851.15 and 429,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,234.10, 1,123,851.15 and 429,057.30 is: 643,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,234.10 : 1,123,851.15 = 429,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,234.10/1,123,851.15 = 429,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,234.10x = 1,123,851.15 × 429,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,234.10x = 482,196,540,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,196,540,020.90/749,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,585.95

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