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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,638.40, 1,126,031.52 and 218,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,638.40, 1,126,031.52 and 218,164.08 is: 327,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,638.40 : 1,126,031.52 = 218,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,638.40/1,126,031.52 = 218,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,638.40x = 1,126,031.52 × 218,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,638.40x = 245,659,630,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,659,630,611.80/750,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,267.60

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