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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,030.60, 1,120,545.90 and 186,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,030.60, 1,120,545.90 and 186,065.10 is: 279,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,030.60 : 1,120,545.90 = 186,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,030.60/1,120,545.90 = 186,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,030.60x = 1,120,545.90 × 186,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,030.60x = 208,494,484,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494,484,938.09/747,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,097.65

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