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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,045.13, 1,073,987.51 and 183,578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,045.13, 1,073,987.51 and 183,578.67 is: 275,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,045.13 : 1,073,987.51 = 183,578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,045.13/1,073,987.51 = 183,578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,045.13x = 1,073,987.51 × 183,578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,045.13x = 197,161,197,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,161,197,764.52/716,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,347.45

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