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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,977.48, 1,121,966.20 and 187,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,977.48, 1,121,966.20 and 187,011.98 is: 280,517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,977.48 : 1,121,966.20 = 187,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,977.48/1,121,966.20 = 187,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,977.48x = 1,121,966.20 × 187,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,977.48x = 209,821,120,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,821,120,555.08/747,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,517.96

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