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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,041.60, 1,129,555.20 and 184,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,041.60, 1,129,555.20 and 184,425.20 is: 276,636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,041.60 : 1,129,555.20 = 184,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,041.60/1,129,555.20 = 184,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,041.60x = 1,129,555.20 × 184,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,041.60x = 208,318,443,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,318,443,671.04/753,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,636.04

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