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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,163, 1,074,244.77 and 183,684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,163, 1,074,244.77 and 183,684.03 is: 275,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,163 : 1,074,244.77 = 183,684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,163/1,074,244.77 = 183,684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,163x = 1,074,244.77 × 183,684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,163x = 197,321,608,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,321,608,560.02/716,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,526.11

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