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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,492.94, 1,127,223 and 182,876.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,492.94, 1,127,223 and 182,876.58 is: 274,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,492.94 : 1,127,223 = 182,876.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,492.94/1,127,223 = 182,876.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,492.94x = 1,127,223 × 182,876.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,492.94x = 206,142,687,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142,687,137.34/751,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,310.88

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