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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,008.20, 1,120,512.30 and 186,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,008.20, 1,120,512.30 and 186,042.70 is: 279,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,008.20 : 1,120,512.30 = 186,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,008.20/1,120,512.30 = 186,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,008.20x = 1,120,512.30 × 186,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,008.20x = 208,463,133,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,463,133,675.21/747,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,064.05

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