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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,676.72, 1,072,028.82 and 174,937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,676.72, 1,072,028.82 and 174,937.62 is: 262,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,676.72 : 1,072,028.82 = 174,937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,676.72/1,072,028.82 = 174,937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,676.72x = 1,072,028.82 × 174,937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,676.72x = 187,538,175,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,538,175,018.33/714,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,409.80

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