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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,958.99, 1,080,000.51 and 187,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,958.99, 1,080,000.51 and 187,480.99 is: 281,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,958.99 : 1,080,000.51 = 187,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,958.99/1,080,000.51 = 187,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,958.99x = 1,080,000.51 × 187,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,958.99x = 202,479,563,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,479,563,877.90/719,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,237.64

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