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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,302.74, 1,121,131.97 and 241,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,302.74, 1,121,131.97 and 241,863.72 is: 362,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,302.74 : 1,121,131.97 = 241,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,302.74/1,121,131.97 = 241,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,302.74x = 1,121,131.97 × 241,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,302.74x = 271,161,152,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,161,152,282.62/747,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,853.15

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