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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,058.36, 1,074,088.92 and 183,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,058.36, 1,074,088.92 and 183,581.28 is: 275,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,058.36 : 1,074,088.92 = 183,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,058.36/1,074,088.92 = 183,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,058.36x = 1,074,088.92 × 183,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,058.36x = 197,182,618,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,182,618,767.42/716,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,372.27

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