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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,978.85, 1,072,505.19 and 182,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,978.85, 1,072,505.19 and 182,504.50 is: 273,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,978.85 : 1,072,505.19 = 182,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,978.85/1,072,505.19 = 182,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,978.85x = 1,072,505.19 × 182,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,978.85x = 195,737,023,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,737,023,448.36/714,978.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,766.17

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