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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,067.10, 1,122,100.65 and 242,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,067.10, 1,122,100.65 and 242,627.10 is: 363,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,067.10 : 1,122,100.65 = 242,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,067.10/1,122,100.65 = 242,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,067.10x = 1,122,100.65 × 242,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,067.10x = 272,252,026,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,252,026,617.62/748,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,940.65

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