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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,063.68, 1,077,092.28 and 185,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,063.68, 1,077,092.28 and 185,539.44 is: 278,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,063.68 : 1,077,092.28 = 185,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,063.68/1,077,092.28 = 185,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,063.68x = 1,077,092.28 × 185,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,063.68x = 199,843,098,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,843,098,459.52/718,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,308.32

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