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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,361.92, 1,071,525.60 and 181,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,361.92, 1,071,525.60 and 181,884.16 is: 272,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,361.92 : 1,071,525.60 = 181,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,361.92/1,071,525.60 = 181,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,361.92x = 1,071,525.60 × 181,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,361.92x = 194,893,533,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,893,533,674.50/714,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,821.84

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