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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,936.56, 1,072,403.97 and 182,457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,936.56, 1,072,403.97 and 182,457.65 is: 273,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,936.56 : 1,072,403.97 = 182,457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,936.56/1,072,403.97 = 182,457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,936.56x = 1,072,403.97 × 182,457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,936.56x = 195,668,302,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,668,302,854.85/714,936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,686.25

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