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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,869.23, 1,073,779.13 and 183,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,869.23, 1,073,779.13 and 183,395.48 is: 275,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,869.23 : 1,073,779.13 = 183,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,869.23/1,073,779.13 = 183,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,869.23x = 1,073,779.13 × 183,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,869.23x = 196,926,234,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926,234,049.93/715,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,086.88

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