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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,730.94, 1,085,642.88 and 191,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,730.94, 1,085,642.88 and 191,238.36 is: 286,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,730.94 : 1,085,642.88 = 191,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,730.94/1,085,642.88 = 191,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,730.94x = 1,085,642.88 × 191,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,730.94x = 207,616,563,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,616,563,916.88/723,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,869.82

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