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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,586, 1,077,874.68 and 186,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,586, 1,077,874.68 and 186,105.68 is: 279,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,586 : 1,077,874.68 = 186,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,586/1,077,874.68 = 186,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,586x = 1,077,874.68 × 186,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,586x = 200,598,600,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,598,600,276.18/718,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,157.40

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