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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,972.47, 1,121,958.71 and 187,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,972.47, 1,121,958.71 and 187,006.97 is: 280,510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,972.47 : 1,121,958.71 = 187,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,972.47/1,121,958.71 = 187,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,972.47x = 1,121,958.71 × 187,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,972.47x = 209,814,100,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,814,100,692.07/747,972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,510.46

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