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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,941.60, 1,072,411.56 and 182,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,941.60, 1,072,411.56 and 182,462.60 is: 273,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,941.60 : 1,072,411.56 = 182,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,941.60/1,072,411.56 = 182,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,941.60x = 1,072,411.56 × 182,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,941.60x = 195,675,001,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675,001,507.66/714,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,693.69

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