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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,496.71, 1,131,745.33 and 185,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,496.71, 1,131,745.33 and 185,888.86 is: 278,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,496.71 : 1,131,745.33 = 185,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,496.71/1,131,745.33 = 185,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,496.71x = 1,131,745.33 × 185,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,496.71x = 210,378,846,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,378,846,607.02/754,496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,833.35

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