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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,938.56, 1,072,406.97 and 182,459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,938.56, 1,072,406.97 and 182,459.65 is: 273,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,938.56 : 1,072,406.97 = 182,459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,938.56/1,072,406.97 = 182,459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,938.56x = 1,072,406.97 × 182,459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,938.56x = 195,671,000,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,000,403.76/714,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,689.25

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