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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,305.58, 1,121,146.12 and 214,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,305.58, 1,121,146.12 and 214,827.58 is: 322,295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,305.58 : 1,121,146.12 = 214,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,305.58/1,121,146.12 = 214,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,305.58x = 1,121,146.12 × 214,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,305.58x = 240,853,107,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,853,107,785.99/747,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,295.34

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