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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,993.52, 1,142,985.09 and 185,609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,993.52, 1,142,985.09 and 185,609.93 is: 278,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,993.52 : 1,142,985.09 = 185,609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,993.52/1,142,985.09 = 185,609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,993.52x = 1,142,985.09 × 185,609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,993.52x = 212,149,382,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,149,382,545.94/761,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,413.63

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