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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,233.02, 1,122,341.83 and 187,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,233.02, 1,122,341.83 and 187,267.52 is: 280,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,233.02 : 1,122,341.83 = 187,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,233.02/1,122,341.83 = 187,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,233.02x = 1,122,341.83 × 187,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,233.02x = 210,178,171,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,178,171,096.36/748,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,899.35

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