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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,614.71, 1,074,959.73 and 184,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,614.71, 1,074,959.73 and 184,139.34 is: 276,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,614.71 : 1,074,959.73 = 184,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,614.71/1,074,959.73 = 184,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,614.71x = 1,074,959.73 × 184,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,614.71x = 197,942,375,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,942,375,208.78/716,614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,218.69

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