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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,915.54, 1,072,372.62 and 182,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,915.54, 1,072,372.62 and 182,436.57 is: 273,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,915.54 : 1,072,372.62 = 182,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,915.54/1,072,372.62 = 182,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,915.54x = 1,072,372.62 × 182,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,915.54x = 195,639,982,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,639,982,554.71/714,915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,654.68

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