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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,227.92, 1,080,342.36 and 187,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,227.92, 1,080,342.36 and 187,747.60 is: 281,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,227.92 : 1,080,342.36 = 187,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,227.92/1,080,342.36 = 187,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,227.92x = 1,080,342.36 × 187,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,227.92x = 202,831,685,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,831,685,268.34/720,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,621.53

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