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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,781.11, 1,076,675.73 and 185,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,781.11, 1,076,675.73 and 185,265.73 is: 277,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,781.11 : 1,076,675.73 = 185,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,781.11/1,076,675.73 = 185,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,781.11x = 1,076,675.73 × 185,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,781.11x = 199,471,115,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,471,115,091.73/717,781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,899.64

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