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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,466.79, 1,123,646.14 and 389,120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,466.79, 1,123,646.14 and 389,120.27 is: 583,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,466.79 : 1,123,646.14 = 389,120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,466.79/1,123,646.14 = 389,120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,466.79x = 1,123,646.14 × 389,120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,466.79x = 437,233,484,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,233,484,249.43/749,466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,392.74

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