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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,056.14, 1,125,347.46 and 217,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,056.14, 1,125,347.46 and 217,609.12 is: 326,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,056.14 : 1,125,347.46 = 217,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,056.14/1,125,347.46 = 217,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,056.14x = 1,125,347.46 × 217,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,056.14x = 244,885,870,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,885,870,464.84/750,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,490.06

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