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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,942.33, 1,072,412.64 and 182,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,942.33, 1,072,412.64 and 182,463.42 is: 273,694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,942.33 : 1,072,412.64 = 182,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,942.33/1,072,412.64 = 182,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,942.33x = 1,072,412.64 × 182,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,942.33x = 195,676,077,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,676,077,945.63/714,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,694.91

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