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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,463.93, 1,077,721.36 and 178,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,463.93, 1,077,721.36 and 178,723.02 is: 268,090.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,463.93 : 1,077,721.36 = 178,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,463.93/1,077,721.36 = 178,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,463.93x = 1,077,721.36 × 178,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,463.93x = 192,613,615,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,613,615,284.09/718,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,090.86

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