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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,585.90, 1,088,387.97 and 193,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,585.90, 1,088,387.97 and 193,103.65 is: 289,657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,585.90 : 1,088,387.97 = 193,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,585.90/1,088,387.97 = 193,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,585.90x = 1,088,387.97 × 193,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,585.90x = 210,171,683,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,171,683,215.63/725,585.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,657.89

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