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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,439.60, 1,076,221.37 and 184,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,439.60, 1,076,221.37 and 184,956.13 is: 277,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,439.60 : 1,076,221.37 = 184,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,439.60/1,076,221.37 = 184,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,439.60x = 1,076,221.37 × 184,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,439.60x = 199,053,738,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,053,738,693.72/717,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,450.17

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