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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,172, 1,074,258.26 and 183,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,172, 1,074,258.26 and 183,693.04 is: 275,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,172 : 1,074,258.26 = 183,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,172/1,074,258.26 = 183,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,172x = 1,074,258.26 × 183,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,172x = 197,333,765,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,333,765,524.51/716,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,539.63

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