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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,934.54, 1,124,909.10 and 188,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,934.54, 1,124,909.10 and 188,969.04 is: 283,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,934.54 : 1,124,909.10 = 188,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,934.54/1,124,909.10 = 188,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,934.54x = 1,124,909.10 × 188,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,934.54x = 212,572,992,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,572,992,714.26/749,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,455.40

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