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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,951.90, 1,072,427.04 and 182,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,951.90, 1,072,427.04 and 182,473.02 is: 273,709.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,951.90 : 1,072,427.04 = 182,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,951.90/1,072,427.04 = 182,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,951.90x = 1,072,427.04 × 182,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,951.90x = 195,689,000,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,689,000,718.46/714,951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,709.32

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