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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,240.96, 1,132,884.16 and 186,622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,240.96, 1,132,884.16 and 186,622.02 is: 279,938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,240.96 : 1,132,884.16 = 186,622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,240.96/1,132,884.16 = 186,622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,240.96x = 1,132,884.16 × 186,622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,240.96x = 211,421,129,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,421,129,898.65/755,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,938.64

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