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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,136.80, 1,075,705.92 and 184,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,136.80, 1,075,705.92 and 184,659 is: 276,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,136.80 : 1,075,705.92 = 184,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,136.80/1,075,705.92 = 184,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,136.80x = 1,075,705.92 × 184,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,136.80x = 198,638,779,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,638,779,481.28/717,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,988.69

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