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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,250.94, 1,084,949.31 and 190,808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,250.94, 1,084,949.31 and 190,808.78 is: 286,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,250.94 : 1,084,949.31 = 190,808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,250.94/1,084,949.31 = 190,808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,250.94x = 1,084,949.31 × 190,808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,250.94x = 207,017,854,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,017,854,202.94/723,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,232.40

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