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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,097.28, 1,071,141.30 and 181,613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,097.28, 1,071,141.30 and 181,613.71 is: 272,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,097.28 : 1,071,141.30 = 181,613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,097.28/1,071,141.30 = 181,613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,097.28x = 1,071,141.30 × 181,613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,097.28x = 194,533,945,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,533,945,427.22/714,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,419.39

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