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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,939.03, 1,072,407.68 and 182,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,939.03, 1,072,407.68 and 182,460.12 is: 273,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,939.03 : 1,072,407.68 = 182,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,939.03/1,072,407.68 = 182,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,939.03x = 1,072,407.68 × 182,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,939.03x = 195,671,630,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,630,758.46/714,939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,689.95

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