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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,372.24, 1,070,095.98 and 180,897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,372.24, 1,070,095.98 and 180,897.87 is: 271,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,372.24 : 1,070,095.98 = 180,897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,372.24/1,070,095.98 = 180,897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,372.24x = 1,070,095.98 × 180,897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,372.24x = 193,578,083,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,578,083,477.56/713,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,356.35

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