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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,529, 1,070,293.50 and 181,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,529, 1,070,293.50 and 181,052.82 is: 271,579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,529 : 1,070,293.50 = 181,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,529/1,070,293.50 = 181,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,529x = 1,070,293.50 × 181,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,529x = 193,779,656,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,779,656,402.67/713,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,579.23

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