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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,964.22, 1,072,445.37 and 182,485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,964.22, 1,072,445.37 and 182,485.31 is: 273,727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,964.22 : 1,072,445.37 = 182,485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,964.22/1,072,445.37 = 182,485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,964.22x = 1,072,445.37 × 182,485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,964.22x = 195,705,519,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,705,519,755.97/714,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,727.71

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