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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,883.15, 1,126,314.80 and 182,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,883.15, 1,126,314.80 and 182,268.72 is: 273,400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,883.15 : 1,126,314.80 = 182,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,883.15/1,126,314.80 = 182,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,883.15x = 1,126,314.80 × 182,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,883.15x = 205,291,956,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,291,956,913.06/750,883.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,400.67

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