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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,605.78, 1,124,408.64 and 217,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,605.78, 1,124,408.64 and 217,126.96 is: 325,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,605.78 : 1,124,408.64 = 217,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,605.78/1,124,408.64 = 217,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,605.78x = 1,124,408.64 × 217,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,605.78x = 244,139,429,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,139,429,800.93/749,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,690.43

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