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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,873.42, 1,126,298.07 and 182,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,873.42, 1,126,298.07 and 182,259.18 is: 273,385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,873.42 : 1,126,298.07 = 182,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,873.42/1,126,298.07 = 182,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,873.42x = 1,126,298.07 × 182,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,873.42x = 205,278,162,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,278,162,673.78/750,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,385.84

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