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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,771.14, 1,121,796.03 and 242,287.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,771.14, 1,121,796.03 and 242,287.00 is: 363,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,771.14 : 1,121,796.03 = 242,287.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,771.14/1,121,796.03 = 242,287.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,771.14x = 1,121,796.03 × 242,287.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,771.14x = 271,796,592,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,796,592,824.70/747,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,475.64

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