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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,703.95, 1,079,557.28 and 187,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,703.95, 1,079,557.28 and 187,224.12 is: 280,836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,703.95 : 1,079,557.28 = 187,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,703.95/1,079,557.28 = 187,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,703.95x = 1,079,557.28 × 187,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,703.95x = 202,119,160,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,119,160,801.47/719,703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,836.53

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