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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,001.41, 1,075,494.83 and 184,520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,001.41, 1,075,494.83 and 184,520.37 is: 276,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,001.41 : 1,075,494.83 = 184,520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,001.41/1,075,494.83 = 184,520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,001.41x = 1,075,494.83 × 184,520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,001.41x = 198,450,703,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,450,703,042.09/717,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,778.68

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