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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,505.80, 1,121,112.90 and 241,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,505.80, 1,121,112.90 and 241,944.30 is: 362,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,505.80 : 1,121,112.90 = 241,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,505.80/1,121,112.90 = 241,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,505.80x = 1,121,112.90 × 241,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,505.80x = 271,246,875,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,246,875,811.47/747,505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,869.26

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