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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,944.43, 1,072,415.70 and 182,465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,944.43, 1,072,415.70 and 182,465.51 is: 273,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,944.43 : 1,072,415.70 = 182,465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,944.43/1,072,415.70 = 182,465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,944.43x = 1,072,415.70 × 182,465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,944.43x = 195,678,872,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678,872,270.43/714,944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,698.02

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