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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,279.53, 1,071,452.10 and 181,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,279.53, 1,071,452.10 and 181,805.18 is: 272,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,279.53 : 1,071,452.10 = 181,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,279.53/1,071,452.10 = 181,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,279.53x = 1,071,452.10 × 181,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,279.53x = 194,795,537,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,795,537,226.39/714,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,716.11

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