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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,938.94, 1,072,407.55 and 182,460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,938.94, 1,072,407.55 and 182,460.03 is: 273,689.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,938.94 : 1,072,407.55 = 182,460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,938.94/1,072,407.55 = 182,460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,938.94x = 1,072,407.55 × 182,460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,938.94x = 195,671,514,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,514,486.47/714,938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,689.83

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