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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,915.51, 1,022,873.13 and 183,279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,915.51, 1,022,873.13 and 183,279.51 is: 274,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,915.51 : 1,022,873.13 = 183,279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,915.51/1,022,873.13 = 183,279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,915.51x = 1,022,873.13 × 183,279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,915.51x = 187,471,686,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,471,686,058.57/681,915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,919.23

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