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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,582, 1,113,894.87 and 181,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,582, 1,113,894.87 and 181,616.50 is: 272,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,582 : 1,113,894.87 = 181,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,582/1,113,894.87 = 181,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,582x = 1,113,894.87 × 181,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,582x = 202,301,687,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,301,687,657.36/742,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,430.10

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