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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,142.05, 1,075,713.80 and 184,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,142.05, 1,075,713.80 and 184,664.25 is: 276,996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,142.05 : 1,075,713.80 = 184,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,142.05/1,075,713.80 = 184,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,142.05x = 1,075,713.80 × 184,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,142.05x = 198,645,881,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,645,881,168.33/717,142.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,996.56

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