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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,309.54, 1,071,470.32 and 181,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,309.54, 1,071,470.32 and 181,830.66 is: 272,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,309.54 : 1,071,470.32 = 181,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,309.54/1,071,470.32 = 181,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,309.54x = 1,071,470.32 × 181,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,309.54x = 194,826,155,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,826,155,001.44/714,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,747.52

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