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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,859.32, 1,126,279.50 and 182,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,859.32, 1,126,279.50 and 182,245.14 is: 273,365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,859.32 : 1,126,279.50 = 182,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,859.32/1,126,279.50 = 182,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,859.32x = 1,126,279.50 × 182,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,859.32x = 205,258,965,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,258,965,156.63/750,859.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,365.41

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