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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,936.48, 1,072,404.12 and 182,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,936.48, 1,072,404.12 and 182,457.60 is: 273,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,936.48 : 1,072,404.12 = 182,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,936.48/1,072,404.12 = 182,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,936.48x = 1,072,404.12 × 182,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,936.48x = 195,668,281,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,668,281,965.31/714,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,686.25

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