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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,409.13, 1,121,113.69 and 242,392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,409.13, 1,121,113.69 and 242,392.55 is: 363,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,409.13 : 1,121,113.69 = 242,392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,409.13/1,121,113.69 = 242,392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,409.13x = 1,121,113.69 × 242,392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,409.13x = 271,749,608,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,749,608,355.81/747,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,588.83

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