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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,385, 1,128,594.84 and 183,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,385, 1,128,594.84 and 183,770.88 is: 275,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,385 : 1,128,594.84 = 183,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,385/1,128,594.84 = 183,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,385x = 1,128,594.84 × 183,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,385x = 207,402,866,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,402,866,910.26/752,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,660.56

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