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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,465.93, 1,076,260.77 and 184,982.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,465.93, 1,076,260.77 and 184,982.46 is: 277,489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,465.93 : 1,076,260.77 = 184,982.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,465.93/1,076,260.77 = 184,982.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,465.93x = 1,076,260.77 × 184,982.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,465.93x = 199,089,364,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,089,364,836.09/717,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,489.64

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