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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,996.75, 1,072,494.77 and 182,517.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,996.75, 1,072,494.77 and 182,517.61 is: 273,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,996.75 : 1,072,494.77 = 182,517.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,996.75/1,072,494.77 = 182,517.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,996.75x = 1,072,494.77 × 182,517.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,996.75x = 195,749,179,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,749,179,020.37/714,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,776.32

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