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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,421.30, 1,120,949.70 and 214,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,421.30, 1,120,949.70 and 214,886.80 is: 322,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,421.30 : 1,120,949.70 = 214,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,421.30/1,120,949.70 = 214,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,421.30x = 1,120,949.70 × 214,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,421.30x = 240,877,293,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,877,293,993.96/747,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,277.80

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