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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,920.04, 1,072,379.36 and 182,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,920.04, 1,072,379.36 and 182,441.08 is: 273,661.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,920.04 : 1,072,379.36 = 182,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,920.04/1,072,379.36 = 182,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,920.04x = 1,072,379.36 × 182,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,920.04x = 195,646,048,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,646,048,608.11/714,920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,661.44

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