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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,121, 1,116,181.56 and 218,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,121, 1,116,181.56 and 218,809 is: 328,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,121 : 1,116,181.56 = 218,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,121/1,116,181.56 = 218,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,121x = 1,116,181.56 × 218,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,121x = 244,230,570,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,230,570,962.04/744,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,213.52

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