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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,004.88, 1,071,009.82 and 181,525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,004.88, 1,071,009.82 and 181,525.97 is: 272,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,004.88 : 1,071,009.82 = 181,525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,004.88/1,071,009.82 = 181,525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,004.88x = 1,071,009.82 × 181,525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,004.88x = 194,416,091,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,416,091,099.98/714,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,289.58

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