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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,594.78, 1,074,892.24 and 184,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,594.78, 1,074,892.24 and 184,115.84 is: 276,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,594.78 : 1,074,892.24 = 184,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,594.78/1,074,892.24 = 184,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,594.78x = 1,074,892.24 × 184,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,594.78x = 197,904,682,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,904,682,532.77/716,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,173.77

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