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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,209.76, 1,119,314.63 and 185,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,209.76, 1,119,314.63 and 185,244.26 is: 277,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,209.76 : 1,119,314.63 = 185,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,209.76/1,119,314.63 = 185,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,209.76x = 1,119,314.63 × 185,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,209.76x = 207,346,603,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,346,603,818.73/746,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,866.38

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