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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,977.85, 1,072,503.69 and 182,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,977.85, 1,072,503.69 and 182,503.50 is: 273,764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,977.85 : 1,072,503.69 = 182,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,977.85/1,072,503.69 = 182,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,977.85x = 1,072,503.69 × 182,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,977.85x = 195,735,672,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,735,672,481.64/714,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,764.66

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