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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,896.31, 1,072,337.18 and 182,411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,896.31, 1,072,337.18 and 182,411.64 is: 273,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,896.31 : 1,072,337.18 = 182,411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,896.31/1,072,337.18 = 182,411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,896.31x = 1,072,337.18 × 182,411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,896.31x = 195,606,782,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,606,782,724.72/714,896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,615.60

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