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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,470.92, 1,076,268.27 and 184,987.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,470.92, 1,076,268.27 and 184,987.45 is: 277,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,470.92 : 1,076,268.27 = 184,987.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,470.92/1,076,268.27 = 184,987.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,470.92x = 1,076,268.27 × 184,987.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,470.92x = 199,096,117,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,096,117,401.87/717,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,497.13

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