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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,097.53, 1,071,141.66 and 181,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,097.53, 1,071,141.66 and 181,613.97 is: 272,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,097.53 : 1,071,141.66 = 181,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,097.53/1,071,141.66 = 181,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,097.53x = 1,071,141.66 × 181,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,097.53x = 194,534,289,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,534,289,304.99/714,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,419.78

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