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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,934.98, 1,072,401.86 and 182,455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,934.98, 1,072,401.86 and 182,455.97 is: 273,683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,934.98 : 1,072,401.86 = 182,455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,934.98/1,072,401.86 = 182,455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,934.98x = 1,072,401.86 × 182,455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,934.98x = 195,666,116,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,666,116,690.24/714,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,683.79

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