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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,327.55, 1,124,001.99 and 243,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,327.55, 1,124,001.99 and 243,891.20 is: 365,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,327.55 : 1,124,001.99 = 243,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,327.55/1,124,001.99 = 243,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,327.55x = 1,124,001.99 × 243,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,327.55x = 274,134,188,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,134,188,523.48/749,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,840.26

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