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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,932.48, 1,072,398.12 and 182,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,932.48, 1,072,398.12 and 182,453.60 is: 273,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,932.48 : 1,072,398.12 = 182,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,932.48/1,072,398.12 = 182,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,932.48x = 1,072,398.12 × 182,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,932.48x = 195,662,897,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,897,627.23/714,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,680.25

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