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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,132.66, 1,077,235.90 and 185,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,132.66, 1,077,235.90 and 185,658.30 is: 278,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,132.66 : 1,077,235.90 = 185,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,132.66/1,077,235.90 = 185,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,132.66x = 1,077,235.90 × 185,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,132.66x = 199,997,788,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,997,788,197.46/718,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,497.00

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