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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,787.56, 1,072,218.24 and 182,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,787.56, 1,072,218.24 and 182,313.24 is: 273,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,787.56 : 1,072,218.24 = 182,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,787.56/1,072,218.24 = 182,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,787.56x = 1,072,218.24 × 182,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,787.56x = 195,479,581,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,479,581,321.50/714,787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,479.27

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