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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,142.08, 1,023,212.40 and 183,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,142.08, 1,023,212.40 and 183,506.08 is: 275,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,142.08 : 1,023,212.40 = 183,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,142.08/1,023,212.40 = 183,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,142.08x = 1,023,212.40 × 183,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,142.08x = 187,765,696,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,765,696,531.39/682,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,258.93

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