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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,939.08, 1,072,407.75 and 182,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,939.08, 1,072,407.75 and 182,460.16 is: 273,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,939.08 : 1,072,407.75 = 182,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,939.08/1,072,407.75 = 182,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,939.08x = 1,072,407.75 × 182,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,939.08x = 195,671,692,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,671,692,787.41/714,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,690.02

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