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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,705.95, 1,079,560.28 and 187,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,705.95, 1,079,560.28 and 187,226.12 is: 280,839.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,705.95 : 1,079,560.28 = 187,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,705.95/1,079,560.28 = 187,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,705.95x = 1,079,560.28 × 187,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,705.95x = 202,121,882,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,121,882,530.51/719,705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,839.53

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