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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,574, 1,124,362.08 and 306,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,574, 1,124,362.08 and 306,342 is: 459,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,574 : 1,124,362.08 = 306,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,574/1,124,362.08 = 306,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,574x = 1,124,362.08 × 306,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,574x = 344,439,328,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,439,328,311.36/749,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,513.44

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