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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,207.24, 1,078,830.30 and 186,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,207.24, 1,078,830.30 and 186,716.48 is: 280,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,207.24 : 1,078,830.30 = 186,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,207.24/1,078,830.30 = 186,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,207.24x = 1,078,830.30 × 186,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,207.24x = 201,435,396,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,435,396,133.34/719,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,079.77

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