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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,683.44, 1,077,941.32 and 186,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,683.44, 1,077,941.32 and 186,163.52 is: 279,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,683.44 : 1,077,941.32 = 186,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,683.44/1,077,941.32 = 186,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,683.44x = 1,077,941.32 × 186,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,683.44x = 200,673,344,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,673,344,629.53/718,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,223.56

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