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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,030.89, 1,122,069.02 and 242,577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,030.89, 1,122,069.02 and 242,577.93 is: 363,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,030.89 : 1,122,069.02 = 242,577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,030.89/1,122,069.02 = 242,577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,030.89x = 1,122,069.02 × 242,577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,030.89x = 272,189,178,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,189,178,975.84/748,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,874.25

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