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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,938.76, 1,072,407.48 and 182,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,938.76, 1,072,407.48 and 182,459.72 is: 273,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,938.76 : 1,072,407.48 = 182,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,938.76/1,072,407.48 = 182,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,938.76x = 1,072,407.48 × 182,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,938.76x = 195,671,168,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,168,526.71/714,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,689.41

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