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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,583.10, 1,124,364.73 and 180,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,583.10, 1,124,364.73 and 180,961.14 is: 271,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,583.10 : 1,124,364.73 = 180,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,583.10/1,124,364.73 = 180,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,583.10x = 1,124,364.73 × 180,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,583.10x = 203,466,321,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,466,321,434.61/749,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,439.31

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