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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,473.88, 1,121,374.31 and 242,085.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,473.88, 1,121,374.31 and 242,085.93 is: 363,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,473.88 : 1,121,374.31 = 242,085.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,473.88/1,121,374.31 = 242,085.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,473.88x = 1,121,374.31 × 242,085.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,473.88x = 271,468,941,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,468,941,504.03/747,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,181.84

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