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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,215.91, 1,122,323.87 and 179,597.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,215.91, 1,122,323.87 and 179,597.01 is: 269,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,215.91 : 1,122,323.87 = 179,597.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,215.91/1,122,323.87 = 179,597.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,215.91x = 1,122,323.87 × 179,597.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,215.91x = 201,566,011,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,566,011,303.63/748,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,395.52

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