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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,931.61, 1,072,396.80 and 182,452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,931.61, 1,072,396.80 and 182,452.70 is: 273,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,931.61 : 1,072,396.80 = 182,452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,931.61/1,072,396.80 = 182,452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,931.61x = 1,072,396.80 × 182,452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,931.61x = 195,661,686,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,661,686,269.38/714,931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,678.89

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