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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,291.36, 1,122,428.94 and 215,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,291.36, 1,122,428.94 and 215,795.20 is: 323,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,291.36 : 1,122,428.94 = 215,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,291.36/1,122,428.94 = 215,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,291.36x = 1,122,428.94 × 215,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,291.36x = 242,214,777,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,214,777,593.09/748,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,690.46

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