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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,682.12, 1,076,517.78 and 185,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,682.12, 1,076,517.78 and 185,157.88 is: 277,735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,682.12 : 1,076,517.78 = 185,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,682.12/1,076,517.78 = 185,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,682.12x = 1,076,517.78 × 185,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,682.12x = 199,325,749,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,325,749,927.11/717,682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,735.43

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