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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,134.36, 1,075,702.27 and 184,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,134.36, 1,075,702.27 and 184,656.56 is: 276,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,134.36 : 1,075,702.27 = 184,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,134.36/1,075,702.27 = 184,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,134.36x = 1,075,702.27 × 184,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,134.36x = 198,635,482,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,635,482,990.01/717,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,985.03

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