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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,941.08, 1,072,410.76 and 182,462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,941.08, 1,072,410.76 and 182,462.17 is: 273,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,941.08 : 1,072,410.76 = 182,462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,941.08/1,072,410.76 = 182,462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,941.08x = 1,072,410.76 × 182,462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,941.08x = 195,674,394,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674,394,400.95/714,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,693.04

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