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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,078.10, 1,081,534.53 and 188,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,078.10, 1,081,534.53 and 188,650.52 is: 282,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,078.10 : 1,081,534.53 = 188,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,078.10/1,081,534.53 = 188,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,078.10x = 1,081,534.53 × 188,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,078.10x = 204,032,054,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,032,054,186.29/721,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,954.17

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