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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,932.18, 1,072,397.36 and 182,453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,932.18, 1,072,397.36 and 182,453.22 is: 273,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,932.18 : 1,072,397.36 = 182,453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,932.18/1,072,397.36 = 182,453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,932.18x = 1,072,397.36 × 182,453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,932.18x = 195,662,353,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,353,476.20/714,932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,679.60

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