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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,904, 1,129,370.60 and 184,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,904, 1,129,370.60 and 184,290.08 is: 276,438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,904 : 1,129,370.60 = 184,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,904/1,129,370.60 = 184,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,904x = 1,129,370.60 × 184,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,904x = 208,131,798,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,131,798,223.65/752,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,438.69

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