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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,002.41, 1,075,496.32 and 184,521.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,002.41, 1,075,496.32 and 184,521.37 is: 276,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,002.41 : 1,075,496.32 = 184,521.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,002.41/1,075,496.32 = 184,521.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,002.41x = 1,075,496.32 × 184,521.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,002.41x = 198,452,054,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,452,054,396.36/717,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,780.18

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