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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,862.49, 1,126,281.80 and 182,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,862.49, 1,126,281.80 and 182,248.30 is: 273,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,862.49 : 1,126,281.80 = 182,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,862.49/1,126,281.80 = 182,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,862.49x = 1,126,281.80 × 182,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,862.49x = 205,262,943,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,262,943,370.94/750,862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,369.55

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