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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,952.90, 1,072,428.54 and 182,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,952.90, 1,072,428.54 and 182,474.02 is: 273,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,952.90 : 1,072,428.54 = 182,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,952.90/1,072,428.54 = 182,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,952.90x = 1,072,428.54 × 182,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,952.90x = 195,690,346,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,690,346,856.53/714,952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,710.82

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