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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,034.60, 1,122,051.90 and 242,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,034.60, 1,122,051.90 and 242,594.60 is: 363,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,034.60 : 1,122,051.90 = 242,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,034.60/1,122,051.90 = 242,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,034.60x = 1,122,051.90 × 242,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,034.60x = 272,203,731,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,203,731,859.74/748,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,891.90

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