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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,098.28, 1,120,655.07 and 214,617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,098.28, 1,120,655.07 and 214,617.96 is: 321,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,098.28 : 1,120,655.07 = 214,617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,098.28/1,120,655.07 = 214,617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,098.28x = 1,120,655.07 × 214,617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,098.28x = 240,512,704,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,512,704,987.06/747,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,929.14

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