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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,218.52, 1,124,761.80 and 244,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,218.52, 1,124,761.80 and 244,477.50 is: 366,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,218.52 : 1,124,761.80 = 244,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,218.52/1,124,761.80 = 244,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,218.52x = 1,124,761.80 × 244,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,218.52x = 274,978,952,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,978,952,959.50/750,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,531.81

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