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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,005.42, 1,075,500.82 and 184,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,005.42, 1,075,500.82 and 184,524.38 is: 276,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,005.42 : 1,075,500.82 = 184,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,005.42/1,075,500.82 = 184,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,005.42x = 1,075,500.82 × 184,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,005.42x = 198,456,121,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,456,121,999.99/717,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,784.69

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