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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,764.57, 1,085,656.10 and 191,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,764.57, 1,085,656.10 and 191,281 is: 286,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,764.57 : 1,085,656.10 = 191,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,764.57/1,085,656.10 = 191,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,764.57x = 1,085,656.10 × 191,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,764.57x = 207,665,384,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,665,384,464.10/723,764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,923.94

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