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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,988.10, 1,126,472.43 and 182,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,988.10, 1,126,472.43 and 182,373.86 is: 273,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,988.10 : 1,126,472.43 = 182,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,988.10/1,126,472.43 = 182,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,988.10x = 1,126,472.43 × 182,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,988.10x = 205,439,125,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,439,125,242.68/750,988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,558.43

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