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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,596.61, 1,074,895.72 and 184,122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,596.61, 1,074,895.72 and 184,122.05 is: 276,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,596.61 : 1,074,895.72 = 184,122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,596.61/1,074,895.72 = 184,122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,596.61x = 1,074,895.72 × 184,122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,596.61x = 197,911,997,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,911,997,667.84/716,596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,183.28

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