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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,999.03, 1,072,497.60 and 182,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,999.03, 1,072,497.60 and 182,520.15 is: 273,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,999.03 : 1,072,497.60 = 182,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,999.03/1,072,497.60 = 182,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,999.03x = 1,072,497.60 × 182,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,999.03x = 195,752,422,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,752,422,826.64/714,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,779.98

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