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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,229.40, 1,122,445.68 and 242,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,229.40, 1,122,445.68 and 242,625.48 is: 363,971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,229.40 : 1,122,445.68 = 242,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,229.40/1,122,445.68 = 242,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,229.40x = 1,122,445.68 × 242,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,229.40x = 272,333,921,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,333,921,883.93/748,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,971.16

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