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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,921.57, 1,072,381.59 and 182,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,921.57, 1,072,381.59 and 182,442.60 is: 273,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,921.57 : 1,072,381.59 = 182,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,921.57/1,072,381.59 = 182,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,921.57x = 1,072,381.59 × 182,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,921.57x = 195,648,085,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,648,085,471.73/714,921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,663.70

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