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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,002.60, 1,071,006.41 and 181,523.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,002.60, 1,071,006.41 and 181,523.69 is: 272,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,002.60 : 1,071,006.41 = 181,523.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,002.60/1,071,006.41 = 181,523.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,002.60x = 1,071,006.41 × 181,523.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,002.60x = 194,413,032,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,413,032,272.36/714,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,286.17

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