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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,743.15, 1,126,176.17 and 218,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,743.15, 1,126,176.17 and 218,263.52 is: 327,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,743.15 : 1,126,176.17 = 218,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,743.15/1,126,176.17 = 218,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,743.15x = 1,126,176.17 × 218,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,743.15x = 245,803,168,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,803,168,282.12/750,743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,413.14

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