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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,931.49, 1,072,396.34 and 182,452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,931.49, 1,072,396.34 and 182,452.53 is: 273,678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,931.49 : 1,072,396.34 = 182,452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,931.49/1,072,396.34 = 182,452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,931.49x = 1,072,396.34 × 182,452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,931.49x = 195,661,428,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,661,428,676.01/714,931.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,678.57

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