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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,441.21, 1,074,672.74 and 183,950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,441.21, 1,074,672.74 and 183,950.45 is: 275,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,441.21 : 1,074,672.74 = 183,950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,441.21/1,074,672.74 = 183,950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,441.21x = 1,074,672.74 × 183,950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,441.21x = 197,686,528,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,686,528,752.37/716,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,928.47

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