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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,171.78, 1,074,257.92 and 183,692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,171.78, 1,074,257.92 and 183,692.76 is: 275,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,171.78 : 1,074,257.92 = 183,692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,171.78/1,074,257.92 = 183,692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,171.78x = 1,074,257.92 × 183,692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,171.78x = 197,333,402,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,333,402,276.66/716,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,539.20

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