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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,921.66, 1,072,381.59 and 182,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,921.66, 1,072,381.59 and 182,442.69 is: 273,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,921.66 : 1,072,381.59 = 182,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,921.66/1,072,381.59 = 182,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,921.66x = 1,072,381.59 × 182,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,921.66x = 195,648,181,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,648,181,986.08/714,921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,663.81

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