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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,211.20, 1,122,316.80 and 187,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,211.20, 1,122,316.80 and 187,244.80 is: 280,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,211.20 : 1,122,316.80 = 187,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,211.20/1,122,316.80 = 187,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,211.20x = 1,122,316.80 × 187,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,211.20x = 210,147,984,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,147,984,752.64/748,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,867.20

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