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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,004.42, 1,075,499.32 and 184,523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,004.42, 1,075,499.32 and 184,523.38 is: 276,783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,004.42 : 1,075,499.32 = 184,523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,004.42/1,075,499.32 = 184,523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,004.42x = 1,075,499.32 × 184,523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,004.42x = 198,454,769,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,454,769,714.10/717,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,783.19

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