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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,229.24, 1,122,927.54 and 494,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,229.24, 1,122,927.54 and 494,273.14 is: 739,817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,229.24 : 1,122,927.54 = 494,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,229.24/1,122,927.54 = 494,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,229.24x = 1,122,927.54 × 494,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,229.24x = 555,032,921,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,032,921,188.28/750,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,817.77

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