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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,362.42, 1,071,526.35 and 181,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,362.42, 1,071,526.35 and 181,884.66 is: 272,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,362.42 : 1,071,526.35 = 181,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,362.42/1,071,526.35 = 181,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,362.42x = 1,071,526.35 × 181,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,362.42x = 194,894,205,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,894,205,850.79/714,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,822.59

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