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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,947.77, 1,072,420.66 and 182,468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,947.77, 1,072,420.66 and 182,468.78 is: 273,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,947.77 : 1,072,420.66 = 182,468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,947.77/1,072,420.66 = 182,468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,947.77x = 1,072,420.66 × 182,468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,947.77x = 195,683,285,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,683,285,348.37/714,947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,702.91

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