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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,937.56, 1,072,405.47 and 182,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,937.56, 1,072,405.47 and 182,458.65 is: 273,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,937.56 : 1,072,405.47 = 182,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,937.56/1,072,405.47 = 182,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,937.56x = 1,072,405.47 × 182,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,937.56x = 195,669,654,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,669,654,308.82/714,937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,687.75

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