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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,186.72, 1,075,772.64 and 184,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,186.72, 1,075,772.64 and 184,705.68 is: 277,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,186.72 : 1,075,772.64 = 184,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,186.72/1,075,772.64 = 184,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,186.72x = 1,075,772.64 × 184,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,186.72x = 198,701,316,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,701,316,996.60/717,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,056.60

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