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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,935.73, 1,072,402.99 and 182,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,935.73, 1,072,402.99 and 182,456.72 is: 273,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,935.73 : 1,072,402.99 = 182,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,935.73/1,072,402.99 = 182,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,935.73x = 1,072,402.99 × 182,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,935.73x = 195,667,132,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667,132,073.59/714,935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,684.93

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