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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,023.60, 1,122,035.40 and 242,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,023.60, 1,122,035.40 and 242,583.60 is: 363,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,023.60 : 1,122,035.40 = 242,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,023.60/1,122,035.40 = 242,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,023.60x = 1,122,035.40 × 242,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,023.60x = 272,187,386,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,187,386,659.44/748,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,875.40

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