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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,217.88, 1,074,246.72 and 183,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,217.88, 1,074,246.72 and 183,751.60 is: 275,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,217.88 : 1,074,246.72 = 183,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,217.88/1,074,246.72 = 183,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,217.88x = 1,074,246.72 × 183,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,217.88x = 197,394,553,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,394,553,594.75/716,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,606.85

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