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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,184.88, 1,081,838.88 and 188,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,184.88, 1,081,838.88 and 188,705.46 is: 283,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,184.88 : 1,081,838.88 = 188,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,184.88/1,081,838.88 = 188,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,184.88x = 1,081,838.88 × 188,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,184.88x = 204,148,903,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,148,903,496.29/721,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,074.30

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