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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,918.54, 1,072,377.12 and 182,439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,918.54, 1,072,377.12 and 182,439.57 is: 273,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,918.54 : 1,072,377.12 = 182,439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,918.54/1,072,377.12 = 182,439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,918.54x = 1,072,377.12 × 182,439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,918.54x = 195,644,020,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,644,020,650.64/714,918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,659.18

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