Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,326.05, 1,123,999.74 and 243,889.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749,326.05, 1,123,999.74 and 243,889.70 is: 365,838.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,326.05 : 1,123,999.74 = 243,889.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,326.05/1,123,999.74 = 243,889.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,326.05x = 1,123,999.74 × 243,889.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,326.05x = 274,131,959,388.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,131,959,388.68/749,326.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,838.02
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