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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,617.21, 1,085,478.08 and 191,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,617.21, 1,085,478.08 and 191,131.31 is: 286,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,617.21 : 1,085,478.08 = 191,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,617.21/1,085,478.08 = 191,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,617.21x = 1,085,478.08 × 191,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,617.21x = 207,468,849,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,468,849,164.72/723,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,710.77

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