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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,824.70, 1,126,241.10 and 189,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,824.70, 1,126,241.10 and 189,859.20 is: 284,789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,824.70 : 1,126,241.10 = 189,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,824.70/1,126,241.10 = 189,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,824.70x = 1,126,241.10 × 189,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,824.70x = 213,827,234,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,827,234,253.12/750,824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,789.82

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