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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,091.34, 1,071,132.39 and 181,607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,091.34, 1,071,132.39 and 181,607.77 is: 272,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,091.34 : 1,071,132.39 = 181,607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,091.34/1,071,132.39 = 181,607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,091.34x = 1,071,132.39 × 181,607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,091.34x = 194,525,966,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,525,966,061.59/714,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,410.48

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