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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,086.38, 1,123,736.19 and 243,484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,086.38, 1,123,736.19 and 243,484.79 is: 365,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,086.38 : 1,123,736.19 = 243,484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,086.38/1,123,736.19 = 243,484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,086.38x = 1,123,736.19 × 243,484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,086.38x = 273,612,663,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,612,663,705.80/749,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,261.83

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