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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,865.85, 1,073,774.07 and 183,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,865.85, 1,073,774.07 and 183,392.10 is: 275,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,865.85 : 1,073,774.07 = 183,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,865.85/1,073,774.07 = 183,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,865.85x = 1,073,774.07 × 183,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,865.85x = 196,921,681,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,921,681,622.85/715,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,081.82

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