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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,041.76, 1,073,982.44 and 183,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,041.76, 1,073,982.44 and 183,575.30 is: 275,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,041.76 : 1,073,982.44 = 183,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,041.76/1,073,982.44 = 183,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,041.76x = 1,073,982.44 × 183,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,041.76x = 197,156,643,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,156,643,706.76/716,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,342.38

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