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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,863.44, 1,124,798.22 and 181,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,863.44, 1,124,798.22 and 181,243.62 is: 271,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,863.44 : 1,124,798.22 = 181,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,863.44/1,124,798.22 = 181,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,863.44x = 1,124,798.22 × 181,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,863.44x = 203,862,501,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,862,501,162.36/749,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,866.17

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