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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,284.40, 1,123,926.60 and 511,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,284.40, 1,123,926.60 and 511,338.80 is: 767,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,284.40 : 1,123,926.60 = 511,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,284.40/1,123,926.60 = 511,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,284.40x = 1,123,926.60 × 511,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,284.40x = 574,707,278,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,707,278,932.08/749,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,008.20

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