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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,033.60, 1,122,050.40 and 242,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,033.60, 1,122,050.40 and 242,593.60 is: 363,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,033.60 : 1,122,050.40 = 242,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,033.60/1,122,050.40 = 242,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,033.60x = 1,122,050.40 × 242,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,033.60x = 272,202,245,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,202,245,917.44/748,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,890.40

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