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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,975.62, 1,123,471.64 and 216,501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,975.62, 1,123,471.64 and 216,501.27 is: 324,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,975.62 : 1,123,471.64 = 216,501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,975.62/1,123,471.64 = 216,501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,975.62x = 1,123,471.64 × 216,501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,975.62x = 243,233,033,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,233,033,197.22/748,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,754.27

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