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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,183.91, 1,122,433.49 and 242,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,183.91, 1,122,433.49 and 242,705.42 is: 364,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,183.91 : 1,122,433.49 = 242,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,183.91/1,122,433.49 = 242,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,183.91x = 1,122,433.49 × 242,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,183.91x = 272,420,691,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,420,691,612.52/748,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,109.26

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