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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,174, 1,116,261.06 and 218,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,174, 1,116,261.06 and 218,862 is: 328,293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,174 : 1,116,261.06 = 218,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,174/1,116,261.06 = 218,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,174x = 1,116,261.06 × 218,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,174x = 244,307,128,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,307,128,113.72/744,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,293.02

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