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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,735.12, 1,072,076.40 and 182,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,735.12, 1,072,076.40 and 182,251.20 is: 273,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,735.12 : 1,072,076.40 = 182,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,735.12/1,072,076.40 = 182,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,735.12x = 1,072,076.40 × 182,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,735.12x = 195,387,210,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,387,210,391.68/714,735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,370.10

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