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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,062.01, 1,074,012.75 and 183,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,062.01, 1,074,012.75 and 183,595.55 is: 275,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,062.01 : 1,074,012.75 = 183,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,062.01/1,074,012.75 = 183,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,062.01x = 1,074,012.75 × 183,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,062.01x = 197,183,956,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,183,956,173.20/716,062.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,372.74

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