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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,328.64, 1,129,994.80 and 184,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,328.64, 1,129,994.80 and 184,712.24 is: 277,068.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,328.64 : 1,129,994.80 = 184,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,328.64/1,129,994.80 = 184,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,328.64x = 1,129,994.80 × 184,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,328.64x = 208,723,870,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,723,870,696.35/753,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,068.81

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