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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,332.64, 1,130,000.80 and 184,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,332.64, 1,130,000.80 and 184,716.24 is: 277,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,332.64 : 1,130,000.80 = 184,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,332.64/1,130,000.80 = 184,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,332.64x = 1,130,000.80 × 184,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,332.64x = 208,729,498,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,729,498,972.99/753,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,074.81

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