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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,507.54, 1,076,323.14 and 185,024.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,507.54, 1,076,323.14 and 185,024.16 is: 277,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,507.54 : 1,076,323.14 = 185,024.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,507.54/1,076,323.14 = 185,024.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,507.54x = 1,076,323.14 × 185,024.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,507.54x = 199,145,784,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,145,784,867.06/717,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,552.18

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