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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,248.80, 1,123,970.40 and 370,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,248.80, 1,123,970.40 and 370,363.20 is: 555,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,248.80 : 1,123,970.40 = 370,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,248.80/1,123,970.40 = 370,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,248.80x = 1,123,970.40 × 370,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,248.80x = 416,277,274,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,277,274,049.28/749,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,592.85

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