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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,489.46, 1,128,730.02 and 183,873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,489.46, 1,128,730.02 and 183,873.71 is: 275,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,489.46 : 1,128,730.02 = 183,873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,489.46/1,128,730.02 = 183,873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,489.46x = 1,128,730.02 × 183,873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,489.46x = 207,543,778,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,543,778,498.07/752,489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,809.55

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