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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,959.82, 1,072,438.83 and 182,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,959.82, 1,072,438.83 and 182,480.90 is: 273,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,959.82 : 1,072,438.83 = 182,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,959.82/1,072,438.83 = 182,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,959.82x = 1,072,438.83 × 182,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,959.82x = 195,699,597,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,699,597,531.15/714,959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,721.11

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