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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,934.23, 1,072,400.74 and 182,455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,934.23, 1,072,400.74 and 182,455.22 is: 273,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,934.23 : 1,072,400.74 = 182,455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,934.23/1,072,400.74 = 182,455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,934.23x = 1,072,400.74 × 182,455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,934.23x = 195,665,112,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,665,112,944.86/714,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,682.68

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