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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,493.94, 1,127,224.50 and 182,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,493.94, 1,127,224.50 and 182,877.58 is: 274,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,493.94 : 1,127,224.50 = 182,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,493.94/1,127,224.50 = 182,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,493.94x = 1,127,224.50 × 182,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,493.94x = 206,144,088,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,144,088,676.71/751,493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,312.38

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