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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,050.76, 1,073,995.94 and 183,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,050.76, 1,073,995.94 and 183,584.30 is: 275,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,050.76 : 1,073,995.94 = 183,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,050.76/1,073,995.94 = 183,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,050.76x = 1,073,995.94 × 183,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,050.76x = 197,168,786,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,168,786,559.84/716,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,355.88

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