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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,917.04, 1,072,374.87 and 182,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,917.04, 1,072,374.87 and 182,438.07 is: 273,656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,917.04 : 1,072,374.87 = 182,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,917.04/1,072,374.87 = 182,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,917.04x = 1,072,374.87 × 182,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,917.04x = 195,642,001,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,642,001,599.30/714,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,656.93

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