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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,878.05, 1,123,317.08 and 216,416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,878.05, 1,123,317.08 and 216,416.45 is: 324,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,878.05 : 1,123,317.08 = 216,416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,878.05/1,123,317.08 = 216,416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,878.05x = 1,123,317.08 × 216,416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,878.05x = 243,104,293,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,104,293,595.88/748,878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,624.68

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