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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,576.92, 1,082,429.10 and 189,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,576.92, 1,082,429.10 and 189,095.88 is: 283,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,576.92 : 1,082,429.10 = 189,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,576.92/1,082,429.10 = 189,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,576.92x = 1,082,429.10 × 189,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,576.92x = 204,682,883,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,682,883,202.11/721,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,660.52

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