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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,539.62, 1,124,146.59 and 237,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,539.62, 1,124,146.59 and 237,244.59 is: 355,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,539.62 : 1,124,146.59 = 237,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,539.62/1,124,146.59 = 237,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,539.62x = 1,124,146.59 × 237,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,539.62x = 266,697,696,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,697,696,844.45/749,539.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,815.34

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