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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,918.30, 1,129,391.89 and 184,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,918.30, 1,129,391.89 and 184,304.24 is: 276,459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,918.30 : 1,129,391.89 = 184,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,918.30/1,129,391.89 = 184,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,918.30x = 1,129,391.89 × 184,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,918.30x = 208,151,707,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151,707,840.89/752,918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,459.89

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