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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,130.80, 1,075,696.92 and 184,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,130.80, 1,075,696.92 and 184,653 is: 276,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,130.80 : 1,075,696.92 = 184,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,130.80/1,075,696.92 = 184,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,130.80x = 1,075,696.92 × 184,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,130.80x = 198,630,663,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,630,663,368.76/717,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,979.69

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