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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,782.11, 1,076,677.23 and 185,266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,782.11, 1,076,677.23 and 185,266.73 is: 277,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,782.11 : 1,076,677.23 = 185,266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,782.11/1,076,677.23 = 185,266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,782.11x = 1,076,677.23 × 185,266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,782.11x = 199,472,469,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,472,469,667.56/717,782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,901.14

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