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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,827.67, 1,130,723.52 and 185,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,827.67, 1,130,723.52 and 185,207.73 is: 277,807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,827.67 : 1,130,723.52 = 185,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,827.67/1,130,723.52 = 185,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,827.67x = 1,130,723.52 × 185,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,827.67x = 209,418,736,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,418,736,396.81/753,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,807.18

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