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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,137.27, 1,122,363.72 and 242,658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,137.27, 1,122,363.72 and 242,658.99 is: 364,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,137.27 : 1,122,363.72 = 242,658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,137.27/1,122,363.72 = 242,658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,137.27x = 1,122,363.72 × 242,658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,137.27x = 272,351,646,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,351,646,707.84/748,137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,039.67

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