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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,251.80, 1,114,877.70 and 182,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,251.80, 1,114,877.70 and 182,286.30 is: 273,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,251.80 : 1,114,877.70 = 182,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,251.80/1,114,877.70 = 182,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,251.80x = 1,114,877.70 × 182,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,251.80x = 203,226,930,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,226,930,885.51/743,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,429.45

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