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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,432.44, 1,113,648.66 and 181,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,432.44, 1,113,648.66 and 181,466.04 is: 272,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,432.44 : 1,113,648.66 = 181,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,432.44/1,113,648.66 = 181,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,432.44x = 1,113,648.66 × 181,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,432.44x = 202,089,412,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,089,412,281.51/742,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,199.06

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