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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,941, 1,072,410.63 and 182,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,941, 1,072,410.63 and 182,462.09 is: 273,692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,941 : 1,072,410.63 = 182,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,941/1,072,410.63 = 182,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,941x = 1,072,410.63 × 182,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,941x = 195,674,279,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,279,525.96/714,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,692.91

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