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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,584.12, 1,091,366.46 and 187,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,584.12, 1,091,366.46 and 187,842.24 is: 281,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,584.12 : 1,091,366.46 = 187,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,584.12/1,091,366.46 = 187,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,584.12x = 1,091,366.46 × 187,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,584.12x = 205,004,720,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,004,720,507.27/727,584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,760.85

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