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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,963.04, 1,072,443.60 and 182,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,963.04, 1,072,443.60 and 182,484.08 is: 273,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,963.04 : 1,072,443.60 = 182,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,963.04/1,072,443.60 = 182,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,963.04x = 1,072,443.60 × 182,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,963.04x = 195,703,883,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,703,883,697.89/714,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,725.87

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