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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,931.80, 1,117,397.70 and 183,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,931.80, 1,117,397.70 and 183,966.30 is: 275,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,931.80 : 1,117,397.70 = 183,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,931.80/1,117,397.70 = 183,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,931.80x = 1,117,397.70 × 183,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,931.80x = 205,563,520,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,563,520,497.51/744,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,949.45

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