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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,927.72, 1,114,394.46 and 181,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,927.72, 1,114,394.46 and 181,962.28 is: 272,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,927.72 : 1,114,394.46 = 181,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,927.72/1,114,394.46 = 181,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,927.72x = 1,114,394.46 × 181,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,927.72x = 202,777,756,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,777,756,760.97/742,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,944.13

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