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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,332.47, 1,073,009.63 and 182,841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,332.47, 1,073,009.63 and 182,841.71 is: 274,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,332.47 : 1,073,009.63 = 182,841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,332.47/1,073,009.63 = 182,841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,332.47x = 1,073,009.63 × 182,841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,332.47x = 196,190,910,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,190,910,687.72/715,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,265.35

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