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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,473.37, 1,121,373.56 and 242,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,473.37, 1,121,373.56 and 242,085.42 is: 363,181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,473.37 : 1,121,373.56 = 242,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,473.37/1,121,373.56 = 242,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,473.37x = 1,121,373.56 × 242,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,473.37x = 271,468,189,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,468,189,249.50/747,473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,181.08

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