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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,394.25, 1,122,078.98 and 268,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,394.25, 1,122,078.98 and 268,611.40 is: 402,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,394.25 : 1,122,078.98 = 268,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,394.25/1,122,078.98 = 268,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,394.25x = 1,122,078.98 × 268,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,394.25x = 301,403,204,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,403,204,385.32/748,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,733.19

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