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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,985.03, 1,072,476.60 and 182,506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,985.03, 1,072,476.60 and 182,506.15 is: 273,758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,985.03 : 1,072,476.60 = 182,506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,985.03/1,072,476.60 = 182,506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,985.03x = 1,072,476.60 × 182,506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,985.03x = 195,733,575,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,733,575,231.09/714,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,758.98

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