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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,219.20, 1,122,328.80 and 187,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,219.20, 1,122,328.80 and 187,252.80 is: 280,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,219.20 : 1,122,328.80 = 187,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,219.20/1,122,328.80 = 187,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,219.20x = 1,122,328.80 × 187,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,219.20x = 210,159,210,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,159,210,320.64/748,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,879.20

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