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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,939.93, 1,072,408.97 and 182,460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,939.93, 1,072,408.97 and 182,460.98 is: 273,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,939.93 : 1,072,408.97 = 182,460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,939.93/1,072,408.97 = 182,460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,939.93x = 1,072,408.97 × 182,460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,939.93x = 195,672,794,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,672,794,764.17/714,939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,691.24

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