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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,553, 1,119,942.30 and 240,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,553, 1,119,942.30 and 240,945 is: 361,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,553 : 1,119,942.30 = 240,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,553/1,119,942.30 = 240,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,553x = 1,119,942.30 × 240,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,553x = 269,844,497,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,844,497,473.50/746,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,453.91

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