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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,137.05, 1,075,706.30 and 184,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,137.05, 1,075,706.30 and 184,659.25 is: 276,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,137.05 : 1,075,706.30 = 184,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,137.05/1,075,706.30 = 184,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,137.05x = 1,075,706.30 × 184,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,137.05x = 198,639,118,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,639,118,578.28/717,137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,989.06

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