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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,901.53, 1,129,366.85 and 184,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,901.53, 1,129,366.85 and 184,287.60 is: 276,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,901.53 : 1,129,366.85 = 184,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,901.53/1,129,366.85 = 184,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,901.53x = 1,129,366.85 × 184,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,901.53x = 208,128,305,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,128,305,384.62/752,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,434.96

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