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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,554.35, 1,125,821.57 and 181,940.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,554.35, 1,125,821.57 and 181,940.45 is: 272,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,554.35 : 1,125,821.57 = 181,940.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,554.35/1,125,821.57 = 181,940.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,554.35x = 1,125,821.57 × 181,940.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,554.35x = 204,832,476,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,832,476,526.70/750,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,908.25

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