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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,255.52, 1,089,383.38 and 193,778.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,255.52, 1,089,383.38 and 193,778.53 is: 290,667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,255.52 : 1,089,383.38 = 193,778.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,255.52/1,089,383.38 = 193,778.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,255.52x = 1,089,383.38 × 193,778.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,255.52x = 211,099,106,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,099,106,774.93/726,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,667.82

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