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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,944.34, 1,072,415.64 and 182,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,944.34, 1,072,415.64 and 182,465.42 is: 273,697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,944.34 : 1,072,415.64 = 182,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,944.34/1,072,415.64 = 182,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,944.34x = 1,072,415.64 × 182,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,944.34x = 195,678,770,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678,770,167.17/714,944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,697.91

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