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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,874.60, 1,123,311.90 and 243,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,874.60, 1,123,311.90 and 243,434.60 is: 365,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,874.60 : 1,123,311.90 = 243,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,874.60/1,123,311.90 = 243,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,874.60x = 1,123,311.90 × 243,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,874.60x = 273,452,983,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,452,983,051.74/748,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,151.90

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