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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,462.52, 1,079,197.02 and 186,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,462.52, 1,079,197.02 and 186,945.84 is: 280,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,462.52 : 1,079,197.02 = 186,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,462.52/1,079,197.02 = 186,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,462.52x = 1,079,197.02 × 186,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,462.52x = 201,751,393,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,751,393,429.40/719,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,419.60

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