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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,254.60, 1,123,881.90 and 429,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,254.60, 1,123,881.90 and 429,077.80 is: 643,616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,254.60 : 1,123,881.90 = 429,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,254.60/1,123,881.90 = 429,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,254.60x = 1,123,881.90 × 429,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,254.60x = 482,232,773,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,232,773,111.82/749,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,616.70

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