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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,687.46, 1,082,535.71 and 189,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,687.46, 1,082,535.71 and 189,203.72 is: 283,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,687.46 : 1,082,535.71 = 189,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,687.46/1,082,535.71 = 189,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,687.46x = 1,082,535.71 × 189,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,687.46x = 204,819,777,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,819,777,006.14/721,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,806.76

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