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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,055.26, 1,074,002.63 and 183,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,055.26, 1,074,002.63 and 183,588.80 is: 275,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,055.26 : 1,074,002.63 = 183,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,055.26/1,074,002.63 = 183,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,055.26x = 1,074,002.63 × 183,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,055.26x = 197,174,847,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,174,847,750.59/716,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,362.62

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