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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,508.61, 1,127,265.18 and 182,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,508.61, 1,127,265.18 and 182,889.78 is: 274,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,508.61 : 1,127,265.18 = 182,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,508.61/1,127,265.18 = 182,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,508.61x = 1,127,265.18 × 182,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,508.61x = 206,165,280,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,165,280,771.86/751,508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,335.22

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