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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,582.50, 1,113,895.62 and 181,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,582.50, 1,113,895.62 and 181,617 is: 272,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,582.50 : 1,113,895.62 = 181,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,582.50/1,113,895.62 = 181,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,582.50x = 1,113,895.62 × 181,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,582.50x = 202,302,380,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,302,380,817.54/742,582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,430.85

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