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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,224.24, 1,086,211.08 and 191,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,224.24, 1,086,211.08 and 191,752.92 is: 287,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,224.24 : 1,086,211.08 = 191,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,224.24/1,086,211.08 = 191,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,224.24x = 1,086,211.08 × 191,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,224.24x = 208,284,146,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,284,146,326.35/724,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,596.21

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