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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,965.39, 1,121,948.09 and 186,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,965.39, 1,121,948.09 and 186,999.89 is: 280,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,965.39 : 1,121,948.09 = 186,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,965.39/1,121,948.09 = 186,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,965.39x = 1,121,948.09 × 186,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,965.39x = 209,804,169,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,804,169,357.24/747,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,499.84

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