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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,463.26, 1,124,184.49 and 180,839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,463.26, 1,124,184.49 and 180,839.61 is: 271,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,463.26 : 1,124,184.49 = 180,839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,463.26/1,124,184.49 = 180,839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,463.26x = 1,124,184.49 × 180,839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,463.26x = 203,297,084,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,297,084,739.65/749,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,256.91

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