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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,501.40, 1,122,752.10 and 216,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,501.40, 1,122,752.10 and 216,039.80 is: 324,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,501.40 : 1,122,752.10 = 216,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,501.40/1,122,752.10 = 216,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,501.40x = 1,122,752.10 × 216,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,501.40x = 242,559,139,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,559,139,133.58/748,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,059.70

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