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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,956.08, 1,079,919.54 and 187,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,956.08, 1,079,919.54 and 187,465.32 is: 281,194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,956.08 : 1,079,919.54 = 187,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,956.08/1,079,919.54 = 187,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,956.08x = 1,079,919.54 × 187,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,956.08x = 202,447,462,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,447,462,140.35/719,956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,194.18

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