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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,773.36, 1,076,664.11 and 185,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,773.36, 1,076,664.11 and 185,257.98 is: 277,888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,773.36 : 1,076,664.11 = 185,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,773.36/1,076,664.11 = 185,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,773.36x = 1,076,664.11 × 185,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,773.36x = 199,460,617,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,460,617,230.81/717,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,888.02

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