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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,725.91, 1,079,590.23 and 187,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,725.91, 1,079,590.23 and 187,246.08 is: 280,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,725.91 : 1,079,590.23 = 187,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,725.91/1,079,590.23 = 187,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,725.91x = 1,079,590.23 × 187,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,725.91x = 202,149,038,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,149,038,573.80/719,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,869.48

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