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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,941.04, 1,072,410.72 and 182,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,941.04, 1,072,410.72 and 182,462.16 is: 273,693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,941.04 : 1,072,410.72 = 182,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,941.04/1,072,410.72 = 182,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,941.04x = 1,072,410.72 × 182,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,941.04x = 195,674,376,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,376,378.36/714,941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,693.03

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