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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,993.85, 1,126,481.05 and 182,379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,993.85, 1,126,481.05 and 182,379.61 is: 273,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,993.85 : 1,126,481.05 = 182,379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,993.85/1,126,481.05 = 182,379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,993.85x = 1,126,481.05 × 182,379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,993.85x = 205,447,174,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,447,174,571.39/750,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,567.05

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