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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,030.60, 1,122,045.90 and 242,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,030.60, 1,122,045.90 and 242,590.60 is: 363,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,030.60 : 1,122,045.90 = 242,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,030.60/1,122,045.90 = 242,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,030.60x = 1,122,045.90 × 242,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,030.60x = 272,197,788,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197,788,108.54/748,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,885.90

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