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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,932.15, 1,072,397.33 and 182,453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,932.15, 1,072,397.33 and 182,453.19 is: 273,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,932.15 : 1,072,397.33 = 182,453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,932.15/1,072,397.33 = 182,453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,932.15x = 1,072,397.33 × 182,453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,932.15x = 195,662,312,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,312,893.72/714,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,679.56

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