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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,485.48, 1,115,250.14 and 182,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,485.48, 1,115,250.14 and 182,520.04 is: 273,785.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,485.48 : 1,115,250.14 = 182,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,485.48/1,115,250.14 = 182,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,485.48x = 1,115,250.14 × 182,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,485.48x = 203,555,500,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,555,500,162.81/743,485.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,785.44

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