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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,401.10, 1,121,101.65 and 248,765.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,401.10, 1,121,101.65 and 248,765.10 is: 373,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,401.10 : 1,121,101.65 = 248,765.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,401.10/1,121,101.65 = 248,765.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,401.10x = 1,121,101.65 × 248,765.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,401.10x = 278,890,964,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,890,964,072.42/747,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,147.65

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