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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,947.34, 1,072,420.14 and 182,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,947.34, 1,072,420.14 and 182,468.42 is: 273,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,947.34 : 1,072,420.14 = 182,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,947.34/1,072,420.14 = 182,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,947.34x = 1,072,420.14 × 182,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,947.34x = 195,682,808,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682,808,521.98/714,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,702.41

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