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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,670, 1,124,506.08 and 306,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,670, 1,124,506.08 and 306,438 is: 459,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,670 : 1,124,506.08 = 306,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,670/1,124,506.08 = 306,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,670x = 1,124,506.08 × 306,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,670x = 344,591,394,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,591,394,143.04/749,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,657.44

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