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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,946.23, 1,072,418.74 and 182,467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,946.23, 1,072,418.74 and 182,467.22 is: 273,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,946.23 : 1,072,418.74 = 182,467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,946.23/1,072,418.74 = 182,467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,946.23x = 1,072,418.74 × 182,467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,946.23x = 195,681,260,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,681,260,345.44/714,946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,700.67

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