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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,512.68, 1,073,305.77 and 183,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,512.68, 1,073,305.77 and 183,038.32 is: 274,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,512.68 : 1,073,305.77 = 183,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,512.68/1,073,305.77 = 183,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,512.68x = 1,073,305.77 × 183,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,512.68x = 196,456,084,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,456,084,987.11/715,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,566.88

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