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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,934.73, 1,072,401.49 and 182,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,934.73, 1,072,401.49 and 182,455.72 is: 273,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,934.73 : 1,072,401.49 = 182,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,934.73/1,072,401.49 = 182,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,934.73x = 1,072,401.49 × 182,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,934.73x = 195,665,785,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,665,785,987.02/714,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,683.43

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