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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,837.90, 1,124,759.75 and 181,218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,837.90, 1,124,759.75 and 181,218.07 is: 271,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,837.90 : 1,124,759.75 = 181,218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,837.90/1,124,759.75 = 181,218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,837.90x = 1,124,759.75 × 181,218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,837.90x = 203,826,786,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,826,786,582.30/749,837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,827.80

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