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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,579.93, 1,071,840.20 and 182,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,579.93, 1,071,840.20 and 182,114.01 is: 273,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,579.93 : 1,071,840.20 = 182,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,579.93/1,071,840.20 = 182,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,579.93x = 1,071,840.20 × 182,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,579.93x = 195,197,115,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,197,115,990.63/714,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,163.45

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