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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,970.98, 1,072,455.84 and 182,492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,970.98, 1,072,455.84 and 182,492.10 is: 273,737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,970.98 : 1,072,455.84 = 182,492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,970.98/1,072,455.84 = 182,492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,970.98x = 1,072,455.84 × 182,492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,970.98x = 195,714,718,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,714,718,398.86/714,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,737.99

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