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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,062.77, 1,074,013.86 and 183,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,062.77, 1,074,013.86 and 183,596.31 is: 275,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,062.77 : 1,074,013.86 = 183,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,062.77/1,074,013.86 = 183,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,062.77x = 1,074,013.86 × 183,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,062.77x = 197,184,981,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,184,981,584.86/716,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,373.88

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