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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,732.72, 1,126,099.07 and 189,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,732.72, 1,126,099.07 and 189,767.22 is: 284,650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,732.72 : 1,126,099.07 = 189,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,732.72/1,126,099.07 = 189,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,732.72x = 1,126,099.07 × 189,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,732.72x = 213,696,689,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,696,689,958.49/750,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,650.83

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