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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,937.73, 1,072,405.99 and 182,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,937.73, 1,072,405.99 and 182,458.72 is: 273,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,937.73 : 1,072,405.99 = 182,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,937.73/1,072,405.99 = 182,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,937.73x = 1,072,405.99 × 182,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,937.73x = 195,669,824,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,669,824,255.73/714,937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,687.93

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