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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,293.65, 1,132,929.36 and 186,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,293.65, 1,132,929.36 and 186,674.82 is: 280,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,293.65 : 1,132,929.36 = 186,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,293.65/1,132,929.36 = 186,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,293.65x = 1,132,929.36 × 186,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,293.65x = 211,489,384,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,489,384,350.72/755,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,009.48

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