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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,741.52, 1,126,173.73 and 218,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,741.52, 1,126,173.73 and 218,261.89 is: 327,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,741.52 : 1,126,173.73 = 218,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,741.52/1,126,173.73 = 218,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,741.52x = 1,126,173.73 × 218,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,741.52x = 245,800,806,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,800,806,778.15/750,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,410.70

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