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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,486.02, 1,079,232.30 and 186,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,486.02, 1,079,232.30 and 186,969.34 is: 280,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,486.02 : 1,079,232.30 = 186,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,486.02/1,079,232.30 = 186,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,486.02x = 1,079,232.30 × 186,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,486.02x = 201,783,350,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,783,350,837.68/719,486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,454.86

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