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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,926.54, 1,124,897.10 and 188,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,926.54, 1,124,897.10 and 188,961.04 is: 283,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,926.54 : 1,124,897.10 = 188,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,926.54/1,124,897.10 = 188,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,926.54x = 1,124,897.10 × 188,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,926.54x = 212,561,725,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,561,725,908.98/749,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,443.40

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