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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,865.70, 1,073,773.89 and 183,391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,865.70, 1,073,773.89 and 183,391.38 is: 275,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,865.70 : 1,073,773.89 = 183,391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,865.70/1,073,773.89 = 183,391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,865.70x = 1,073,773.89 × 183,391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,865.70x = 196,920,875,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,920,875,495.07/715,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,080.75

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