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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,501.70, 1,122,752.55 and 216,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,501.70, 1,122,752.55 and 216,040.10 is: 324,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,501.70 : 1,122,752.55 = 216,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,501.70/1,122,752.55 = 216,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,501.70x = 1,122,752.55 × 216,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,501.70x = 242,559,573,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,559,573,177.26/748,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,060.15

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