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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,072.24, 1,122,254.70 and 274,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,072.24, 1,122,254.70 and 274,761.16 is: 412,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,072.24 : 1,122,254.70 = 274,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,072.24/1,122,254.70 = 274,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,072.24x = 1,122,254.70 × 274,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,072.24x = 308,352,003,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,352,003,187.45/748,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,195.49

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