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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,842.68, 1,124,764.02 and 329,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,842.68, 1,124,764.02 and 329,122.20 is: 493,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,842.68 : 1,124,764.02 = 329,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,842.68/1,124,764.02 = 329,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,842.68x = 1,124,764.02 × 329,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,842.68x = 370,184,808,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,184,808,743.24/749,842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,683.30

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