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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,914.54, 1,072,371.12 and 182,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,914.54, 1,072,371.12 and 182,435.56 is: 273,653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,914.54 : 1,072,371.12 = 182,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,914.54/1,072,371.12 = 182,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,914.54x = 1,072,371.12 × 182,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,914.54x = 195,638,625,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,638,625,805.03/714,914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,653.16

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