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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,837.82, 1,126,247.37 and 182,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,837.82, 1,126,247.37 and 182,223.67 is: 273,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,837.82 : 1,126,247.37 = 182,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,837.82/1,126,247.37 = 182,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,837.82x = 1,126,247.37 × 182,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,837.82x = 205,228,929,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,228,929,089.25/750,837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,333.23

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