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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,806.68, 1,072,180.32 and 182,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,806.68, 1,072,180.32 and 182,340.76 is: 273,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,806.68 : 1,072,180.32 = 182,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,806.68/1,072,180.32 = 182,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,806.68x = 1,072,180.32 × 182,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,806.68x = 195,502,174,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,502,174,405.84/714,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,503.56

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