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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,941.94, 1,072,411.98 and 182,462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,941.94, 1,072,411.98 and 182,462.98 is: 273,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,941.94 : 1,072,411.98 = 182,462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,941.94/1,072,411.98 = 182,462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,941.94x = 1,072,411.98 × 182,462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,941.94x = 195,675,485,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675,485,658.50/714,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,694.23

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