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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,283.24, 1,074,463.14 and 183,808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,283.24, 1,074,463.14 and 183,808.86 is: 275,723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,283.24 : 1,074,463.14 = 183,808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,283.24/1,074,463.14 = 183,808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,283.24x = 1,074,463.14 × 183,808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,283.24x = 197,495,844,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,495,844,875.42/716,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,723.11

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