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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,946.34, 1,072,418.64 and 182,467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,946.34, 1,072,418.64 and 182,467.42 is: 273,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,946.34 : 1,072,418.64 = 182,467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,946.34/1,072,418.64 = 182,467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,946.34x = 1,072,418.64 × 182,467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,946.34x = 195,681,462,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,681,462,400.71/714,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,700.91

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