Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,524, 1,118,286 and 184,558.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 745,524, 1,118,286 and 184,558.50 is: 276,837.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,524 : 1,118,286 = 184,558.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,524/1,118,286 = 184,558.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,524x = 1,118,286 × 184,558.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,524x = 206,389,186,731 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,389,186,731/745,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,837.75
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