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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,275.46, 1,074,413.87 and 176,531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,275.46, 1,074,413.87 and 176,531.75 is: 264,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,275.46 : 1,074,413.87 = 176,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,275.46/1,074,413.87 = 176,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,275.46x = 1,074,413.87 × 176,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,275.46x = 189,668,165,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,668,165,175.27/716,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,797.80

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