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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,919.72, 1,082,876.60 and 182,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,919.72, 1,082,876.60 and 182,177.22 is: 273,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,919.72 : 1,082,876.60 = 182,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,919.72/1,082,876.60 = 182,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,919.72x = 1,082,876.60 × 182,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,919.72x = 197,275,448,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,275,448,591.05/721,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,265.08

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