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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,041.10, 1,122,061.65 and 242,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,041.10, 1,122,061.65 and 242,601.10 is: 363,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,041.10 : 1,122,061.65 = 242,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,041.10/1,122,061.65 = 242,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,041.10x = 1,122,061.65 × 242,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,041.10x = 272,213,390,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,213,390,557.82/748,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,901.65

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