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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,466.26, 1,124,188.99 and 180,842.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,466.26, 1,124,188.99 and 180,842.61 is: 271,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,466.26 : 1,124,188.99 = 180,842.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,466.26/1,124,188.99 = 180,842.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,466.26x = 1,124,188.99 × 180,842.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,466.26x = 203,301,271,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,301,271,084.86/749,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,261.41

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