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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,003.63, 1,071,007.94 and 181,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,003.63, 1,071,007.94 and 181,524.71 is: 272,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,003.63 : 1,071,007.94 = 181,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,003.63/1,071,007.94 = 181,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,003.63x = 1,071,007.94 × 181,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,003.63x = 194,414,408,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,414,408,847.53/714,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,287.71

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