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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,324.86, 1,113,477.57 and 181,364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,324.86, 1,113,477.57 and 181,364.22 is: 272,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,324.86 : 1,113,477.57 = 181,364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,324.86/1,113,477.57 = 181,364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,324.86x = 1,113,477.57 × 181,364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,324.86x = 201,944,990,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,944,990,970.55/742,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,043.96

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