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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,988.92, 1,072,476.60 and 182,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,988.92, 1,072,476.60 and 182,502.60 is: 273,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,988.92 : 1,072,476.60 = 182,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,988.92/1,072,476.60 = 182,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,988.92x = 1,072,476.60 × 182,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,988.92x = 195,729,767,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,729,767,939.16/714,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,752.17

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