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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,471.92, 1,076,269.77 and 184,988.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,471.92, 1,076,269.77 and 184,988.45 is: 277,498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,471.92 : 1,076,269.77 = 184,988.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,471.92/1,076,269.77 = 184,988.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,471.92x = 1,076,269.77 × 184,988.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,471.92x = 199,097,476,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,097,476,534.16/717,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,498.63

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