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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,233.60, 1,077,350.22 and 185,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,233.60, 1,077,350.22 and 185,808.36 is: 278,712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,233.60 : 1,077,350.22 = 185,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,233.60/1,077,350.22 = 185,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,233.60x = 1,077,350.22 × 185,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,233.60x = 200,180,677,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,180,677,523.84/718,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,712.49

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