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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,170.69, 1,122,413.66 and 242,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,170.69, 1,122,413.66 and 242,692.20 is: 364,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,170.69 : 1,122,413.66 = 242,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,170.69/1,122,413.66 = 242,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,170.69x = 1,122,413.66 × 242,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,170.69x = 272,401,040,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,401,040,455.45/748,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,089.43

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