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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,916.04, 1,072,373.37 and 182,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,916.04, 1,072,373.37 and 182,437.06 is: 273,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,916.04 : 1,072,373.37 = 182,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,916.04/1,072,373.37 = 182,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,916.04x = 1,072,373.37 × 182,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,916.04x = 195,640,644,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,640,644,845.09/714,916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,655.41

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