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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,069.54, 1,081,521.69 and 188,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,069.54, 1,081,521.69 and 188,641.96 is: 282,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,069.54 : 1,081,521.69 = 188,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,069.54/1,081,521.69 = 188,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,069.54x = 1,081,521.69 × 188,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,069.54x = 204,020,371,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,020,371,384.11/721,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,941.33

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