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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,802.20, 1,121,468 and 242,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,802.20, 1,121,468 and 242,245.88 is: 363,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,802.20 : 1,121,468 = 242,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,802.20/1,121,468 = 242,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,802.20x = 1,121,468 × 242,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,802.20x = 271,671,002,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,671,002,551.84/747,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,292.60

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