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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,897.20, 1,123,345.80 and 216,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,897.20, 1,123,345.80 and 216,435.60 is: 324,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,897.20 : 1,123,345.80 = 216,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,897.20/1,123,345.80 = 216,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,897.20x = 1,123,345.80 × 216,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,897.20x = 243,132,022,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,132,022,230.48/748,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,653.40

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