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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,462.39, 1,124,183.18 and 180,838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,462.39, 1,124,183.18 and 180,838.74 is: 271,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,462.39 : 1,124,183.18 = 180,838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,462.39/1,124,183.18 = 180,838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,462.39x = 1,124,183.18 × 180,838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,462.39x = 203,295,868,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,295,868,896.20/749,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,255.60

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