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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,829.40, 1,114,244.10 and 181,863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,829.40, 1,114,244.10 and 181,863.90 is: 272,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,829.40 : 1,114,244.10 = 181,863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,829.40/1,114,244.10 = 181,863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,829.40x = 1,114,244.10 × 181,863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,829.40x = 202,640,777,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,640,777,577.99/742,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,795.85

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