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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,137.80, 1,075,707.42 and 184,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,137.80, 1,075,707.42 and 184,660 is: 276,990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,137.80 : 1,075,707.42 = 184,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,137.80/1,075,707.42 = 184,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,137.80x = 1,075,707.42 × 184,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,137.80x = 198,640,132,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,640,132,177.20/717,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,990.19

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