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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,456.33, 1,076,246.44 and 184,972.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,456.33, 1,076,246.44 and 184,972.86 is: 277,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,456.33 : 1,076,246.44 = 184,972.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,456.33/1,076,246.44 = 184,972.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,456.33x = 1,076,246.44 × 184,972.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,456.33x = 199,076,381,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,076,381,609.19/717,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,475.26

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