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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,923.21, 1,072,384.31 and 182,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,923.21, 1,072,384.31 and 182,444.40 is: 273,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,923.21 : 1,072,384.31 = 182,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,923.21/1,072,384.31 = 182,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,923.21x = 1,072,384.31 × 182,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,923.21x = 195,650,512,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,650,512,463.48/714,923.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,666.47

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