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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,051.76, 1,126,579.32 and 182,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,051.76, 1,126,579.32 and 182,430.32 is: 273,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,051.76 : 1,126,579.32 = 182,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,051.76/1,126,579.32 = 182,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,051.76x = 1,126,579.32 × 182,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,051.76x = 205,522,225,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,522,225,852.98/751,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,645.89

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