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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,309.41, 1,071,470.13 and 181,830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,309.41, 1,071,470.13 and 181,830.53 is: 272,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,309.41 : 1,071,470.13 = 181,830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,309.41/1,071,470.13 = 181,830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,309.41x = 1,071,470.13 × 181,830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,309.41x = 194,825,980,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,825,980,707.92/714,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,747.32

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