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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,651.70, 1,119,977.55 and 185,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,651.70, 1,119,977.55 and 185,686.20 is: 278,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,651.70 : 1,119,977.55 = 185,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,651.70/1,119,977.55 = 185,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,651.70x = 1,119,977.55 × 185,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,651.70x = 207,964,375,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,964,375,344.81/746,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,529.30

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