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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,821.44, 1,120,230.24 and 185,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,821.44, 1,120,230.24 and 185,856 is: 278,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,821.44 : 1,120,230.24 = 185,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,821.44/1,120,230.24 = 185,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,821.44x = 1,120,230.24 × 185,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,821.44x = 208,201,511,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,201,511,485.44/746,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,783.52

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