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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,466.73, 1,124,189.69 and 180,843.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,466.73, 1,124,189.69 and 180,843.08 is: 271,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,466.73 : 1,124,189.69 = 180,843.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,466.73/1,124,189.69 = 180,843.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,466.73x = 1,124,189.69 × 180,843.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,466.73x = 203,301,926,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,301,926,043.85/749,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,262.11

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