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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,940.93, 1,072,410.47 and 182,461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,940.93, 1,072,410.47 and 182,461.98 is: 273,692.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,940.93 : 1,072,410.47 = 182,461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,940.93/1,072,410.47 = 182,461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,940.93x = 1,072,410.47 × 182,461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,940.93x = 195,674,137,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,137,728.93/714,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,692.73

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