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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,938.68, 1,072,407.10 and 182,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,938.68, 1,072,407.10 and 182,459.73 is: 273,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,938.68 : 1,072,407.10 = 182,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,938.68/1,072,407.10 = 182,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,938.68x = 1,072,407.10 × 182,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,938.68x = 195,671,109,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,109,916.08/714,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,689.36

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