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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,984.03, 1,072,475.10 and 182,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,984.03, 1,072,475.10 and 182,505.15 is: 273,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,984.03 : 1,072,475.10 = 182,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,984.03/1,072,475.10 = 182,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,984.03x = 1,072,475.10 × 182,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,984.03x = 195,732,228,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732,228,996.77/714,984.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,757.48

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