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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,270.96, 1,071,412.92 and 181,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,270.96, 1,071,412.92 and 181,792.62 is: 272,690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,270.96 : 1,071,412.92 = 181,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,270.96/1,071,412.92 = 181,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,270.96x = 1,071,412.92 × 181,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,270.96x = 194,774,961,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,774,961,828.65/714,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,690.58

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