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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,823.80, 1,081,250.10 and 188,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,823.80, 1,081,250.10 and 188,311.80 is: 282,471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,823.80 : 1,081,250.10 = 188,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,823.80/1,081,250.10 = 188,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,823.80x = 1,081,250.10 × 188,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,823.80x = 203,612,152,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,612,152,581.18/720,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,471.46

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