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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,208.89, 1,077,225.55 and 185,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,208.89, 1,077,225.55 and 185,685.32 is: 278,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,208.89 : 1,077,225.55 = 185,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,208.89/1,077,225.55 = 185,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,208.89x = 1,077,225.55 × 185,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,208.89x = 200,024,973,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,024,973,192.78/718,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,505.29

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