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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,758.35, 1,081,148.01 and 188,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,758.35, 1,081,148.01 and 188,279.44 is: 282,421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,758.35 : 1,081,148.01 = 188,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,758.35/1,081,148.01 = 188,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,758.35x = 1,081,148.01 × 188,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,758.35x = 203,557,938,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,557,938,471.00/720,758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,421.89

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