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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,036.88, 1,123,387.92 and 216,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,036.88, 1,123,387.92 and 216,439.20 is: 324,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,036.88 : 1,123,387.92 = 216,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,036.88/1,123,387.92 = 216,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,036.88x = 1,123,387.92 × 216,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,036.88x = 243,145,182,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,145,182,694.46/749,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,610.43

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