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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,232.02, 1,122,340.33 and 187,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,232.02, 1,122,340.33 and 187,266.52 is: 280,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,232.02 : 1,122,340.33 = 187,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,232.02/1,122,340.33 = 187,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,232.02x = 1,122,340.33 × 187,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,232.02x = 210,176,767,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,176,767,854.75/748,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,897.85

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