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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,957.08, 1,079,921.04 and 187,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,957.08, 1,079,921.04 and 187,466.32 is: 281,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,957.08 : 1,079,921.04 = 187,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,957.08/1,079,921.04 = 187,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,957.08x = 1,079,921.04 × 187,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,957.08x = 202,448,823,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,448,823,259.37/719,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,195.68

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