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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,937.48, 1,072,405.62 and 182,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,937.48, 1,072,405.62 and 182,458.60 is: 273,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,937.48 : 1,072,405.62 = 182,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,937.48/1,072,405.62 = 182,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,937.48x = 1,072,405.62 × 182,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,937.48x = 195,669,628,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,669,628,057.33/714,937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,687.75

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