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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,250.58, 1,122,541.72 and 215,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,250.58, 1,122,541.72 and 215,730.04 is: 323,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,250.58 : 1,122,541.72 = 215,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,250.58/1,122,541.72 = 215,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,250.58x = 1,122,541.72 × 215,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,250.58x = 242,165,970,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,165,970,157.27/748,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,642.88

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