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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,932.19, 1,072,397.79 and 182,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,932.19, 1,072,397.79 and 182,453.40 is: 273,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,932.19 : 1,072,397.79 = 182,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,932.19/1,072,397.79 = 182,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,932.19x = 1,072,397.79 × 182,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,932.19x = 195,662,622,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,622,937.99/714,932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,679.97

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