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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,470.44, 1,076,267.52 and 184,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,470.44, 1,076,267.52 and 184,986.96 is: 277,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,470.44 : 1,076,267.52 = 184,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,470.44/1,076,267.52 = 184,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,470.44x = 1,076,267.52 × 184,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,470.44x = 199,095,456,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,095,456,671.54/717,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,496.39

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