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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,675.12, 1,076,507.28 and 185,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,675.12, 1,076,507.28 and 185,150.88 is: 277,724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,675.12 : 1,076,507.28 = 185,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,675.12/1,076,507.28 = 185,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,675.12x = 1,076,507.28 × 185,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,675.12x = 199,316,270,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316,270,218.41/717,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,724.93

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