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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,439.43, 1,076,221.11 and 184,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,439.43, 1,076,221.11 and 184,955.96 is: 277,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,439.43 : 1,076,221.11 = 184,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,439.43/1,076,221.11 = 184,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,439.43x = 1,076,221.11 × 184,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,439.43x = 199,053,504,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,053,504,862.33/717,439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,449.91

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