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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,237.78, 1,124,139.82 and 449,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,237.78, 1,124,139.82 and 449,927.04 is: 675,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,237.78 : 1,124,139.82 = 449,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,237.78/1,124,139.82 = 449,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,237.78x = 1,124,139.82 × 449,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,237.78x = 505,780,901,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,780,901,758.73/749,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,060.60

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