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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,006.42, 1,075,502.32 and 184,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,006.42, 1,075,502.32 and 184,525.38 is: 276,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,006.42 : 1,075,502.32 = 184,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,006.42/1,075,502.32 = 184,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,006.42x = 1,075,502.32 × 184,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,006.42x = 198,457,474,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,457,474,288.88/717,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,786.19

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