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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,362.40, 1,076,109.60 and 184,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,362.40, 1,076,109.60 and 184,885.40 is: 277,345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,362.40 : 1,076,109.60 = 184,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,362.40/1,076,109.60 = 184,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,362.40x = 1,076,109.60 × 184,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,362.40x = 198,956,953,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,956,953,839.84/717,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,345.11

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