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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,998.74, 1,075,553.40 and 184,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,998.74, 1,075,553.40 and 184,525 is: 276,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,998.74 : 1,075,553.40 = 184,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,998.74/1,075,553.40 = 184,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,998.74x = 1,075,553.40 × 184,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,998.74x = 198,466,491,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,466,491,135.00/716,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,801.73

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