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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,461.42, 1,076,254.02 and 184,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,461.42, 1,076,254.02 and 184,977.95 is: 277,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,461.42 : 1,076,254.02 = 184,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,461.42/1,076,254.02 = 184,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,461.42x = 1,076,254.02 × 184,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,461.42x = 199,083,256,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,083,256,917.59/717,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,482.88

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