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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,910.74, 1,085,861.24 and 184,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,910.74, 1,085,861.24 and 184,162.39 is: 276,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,910.74 : 1,085,861.24 = 184,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,910.74/1,085,861.24 = 184,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,910.74x = 1,085,861.24 × 184,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,910.74x = 199,974,797,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,974,797,531.30/723,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,242.34

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