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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,142.30, 1,075,714.17 and 184,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,142.30, 1,075,714.17 and 184,664.50 is: 276,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,142.30 : 1,075,714.17 = 184,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,142.30/1,075,714.17 = 184,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,142.30x = 1,075,714.17 × 184,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,142.30x = 198,646,219,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,646,219,345.97/717,142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,996.94

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