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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,451.50, 1,121,355.85 and 242,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,451.50, 1,121,355.85 and 242,013.02 is: 363,077.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,451.50 : 1,121,355.85 = 242,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,451.50/1,121,355.85 = 242,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,451.50x = 1,121,355.85 × 242,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,451.50x = 271,382,709,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,382,709,995.13/747,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,077.35

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