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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,405.96, 1,071,617.22 and 181,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,405.96, 1,071,617.22 and 181,926.36 is: 272,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,405.96 : 1,071,617.22 = 181,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,405.96/1,071,617.22 = 181,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,405.96x = 1,071,617.22 × 181,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,405.96x = 194,955,420,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,955,420,147.92/714,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,891.65

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