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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,844.68, 1,124,767.02 and 329,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,844.68, 1,124,767.02 and 329,124.20 is: 493,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,844.68 : 1,124,767.02 = 329,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,844.68/1,124,767.02 = 329,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,844.68x = 1,124,767.02 × 329,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,844.68x = 370,188,045,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,188,045,643.88/749,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,686.30

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