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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,048.51, 1,073,992.57 and 183,582.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,048.51, 1,073,992.57 and 183,582.05 is: 275,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,048.51 : 1,073,992.57 = 183,582.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,048.51/1,073,992.57 = 183,582.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,048.51x = 1,073,992.57 × 183,582.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,048.51x = 197,165,751,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,165,751,856.45/716,048.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,352.51

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