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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,171, 1,074,256.76 and 183,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,171, 1,074,256.76 and 183,692.04 is: 275,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,171 : 1,074,256.76 = 183,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,171/1,074,256.76 = 183,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,171x = 1,074,256.76 × 183,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,171x = 197,332,415,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,332,415,728.19/716,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,538.13

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