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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,476.50, 1,115,236.62 and 182,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,476.50, 1,115,236.62 and 182,511 is: 273,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,476.50 : 1,115,236.62 = 182,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,476.50/1,115,236.62 = 182,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,476.50x = 1,115,236.62 × 182,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,476.50x = 203,542,950,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,542,950,752.82/743,476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,771.87

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