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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,777.60, 1,072,166.40 and 189,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,777.60, 1,072,166.40 and 189,465.60 is: 284,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,777.60 : 1,072,166.40 = 189,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,777.60/1,072,166.40 = 189,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,777.60x = 1,072,166.40 × 189,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,777.60x = 203,138,650,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,138,650,275.84/714,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,198.40

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