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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,947.23, 1,072,420.24 and 182,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,947.23, 1,072,420.24 and 182,468.22 is: 273,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,947.23 : 1,072,420.24 = 182,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,947.23/1,072,420.24 = 182,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,947.23x = 1,072,420.24 × 182,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,947.23x = 195,682,612,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682,612,284.77/714,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,702.18

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