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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,859.56, 1,022,788.50 and 183,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,859.56, 1,022,788.50 and 183,223.56 is: 274,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,859.56 : 1,022,788.50 = 183,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,859.56/1,022,788.50 = 183,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,859.56x = 1,022,788.50 × 183,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,859.56x = 187,398,950,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398,950,097.06/681,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,835.11

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