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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,912.85, 1,125,034.51 and 217,456.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,912.85, 1,125,034.51 and 217,456.11 is: 326,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,912.85 : 1,125,034.51 = 217,456.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,912.85/1,125,034.51 = 217,456.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,912.85x = 1,125,034.51 × 217,456.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,912.85x = 244,645,622,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,645,622,535.18/749,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,232.07

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